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HB 2337

Concerning employees of the law enforcement officers' and firefighters' plan 2 retirement board.

2023-2024 Regular Session Introduced by Jess Bateman and 7 co-sponsors

HB 2337 modifies Law Enforcement Officers' and Firefighters' Plan 2 retirement board employee administration in Washington State.

First reading, referred to Appropriations.
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Bill Summary · HB 2337

Legislative bill overview

HB 2337 addresses governance and operational matters related to Washington's Law Enforcement Officers' and Firefighters' Plan 2 (LEOFF 2) retirement system. The bill pertains to how the retirement board manages its employees and administrative functions, though the specific provisions are not detailed in the available action history at this early stage.

Why is this important

LEOFF 2 serves thousands of active and retired law enforcement officers and firefighters across Washington State, making it a significant public pension system. Changes to how the retirement board operates can affect benefit administration, cost management, and the financial security of participants and retirees who depend on these pension benefits.

Potential points of contention

  • Public pension cost concerns: Any staffing or administrative changes could be viewed as either necessary efficiency measures or as potentially impacting service quality to retirees
  • Labor relations: If the bill affects employee protections, compensation, or working conditions at the retirement board itself, unions or employee advocates may have concerns
  • Fiscal impact: Changes to board operations typically require appropriations scrutiny, particularly given current state budget pressures

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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