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HB 2034

Concerning termination and restatement of plan 1 of the law enforcement officers' and firefighters' retirement system.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Joe Fitzgibbon and 3 co-sponsors

HB 2034 restructures Washington's LEOFF Plan 1 pension system for law enforcement and firefighters, with unclear changes to retirement benefits and government costs.

Effective date 6/30/2029*.
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Bill Summary · HB 2034

Legislative bill overview

HB 2034 terminates and restates Plan 1 of Washington's Law Enforcement Officers' and Firefighters' Retirement System (LEOFF). The bill restructures this pension plan, which covers state and local law enforcement and firefighting personnel. The exact structural changes are not detailed in the available legislative record, but the termination and restatement indicate significant modifications to benefit formulas, contribution rates, or plan governance.

Why is this important

LEOFF Plan 1 is a defined-benefit pension system covering thousands of active and retired public safety workers across Washington. Changes to this plan directly affect retirement security for law enforcement and firefighters, and have substantial fiscal implications for state and local government budgets, which fund these pensions. Pension restructuring can impact recruitment and retention in these critical public safety positions.

Potential points of contention

  • Benefit modifications: Restatement likely involves changes to retirement benefits, vesting schedules, or cost-of-living adjustments that could reduce retirement income for current or future participants
  • Fiscal impact on municipalities: Local governments may face increased or decreased contribution requirements, affecting municipal budgets and services
  • Stakeholder opposition: The minority's "do not pass" and "without recommendation" votes suggest law enforcement unions, firefighter associations, or fiscal conservatives opposed the measure, though specific objections are unclear from the record

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

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