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WA SB6073

WA SB6073
Concerning membership of wildland or aviation firefighters in the law enforcement officers' and firefighters' retirement system.


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Introduced
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025-2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT Relating to membership of wildland or aviation 2 firefighters in the law enforcement officers' and firefighters' 3 retirement system; and reenacting and amending RCW 41.26.030. 4

AI Summary

This bill amends existing law to include full-time wildland or aviation firefighters, defined as those expected to be employed for at least 160 hours a month for more than six months a year, as members of the law enforcement officers' and firefighters' retirement system (LEOFF). This expansion of membership into the LEOFF system, which provides retirement benefits to public safety personnel, aims to ensure that these specialized firefighters are recognized and covered by the same retirement system as other law enforcement officers and firefighters.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 4:00 PM. (on 01/22/2026)

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