HB 1156 - Authorizes Volunteer Firefighters to Participate in the Washington State Deferred Compensation Program - Washington Key Vote
Timeline
- Executive Signed
- April 16, 2025
- Senate Bill Passed
- April 4, 2025
- House Bill Passed
- Feb. 20, 2025
- Introduced
- Jan. 13, 2025
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Title: Authorizes Volunteer Firefighters to Participate in the Washington State Deferred Compensation Program
Signed by Governor Bob Ferguson
Title: Authorizes Volunteer Firefighters to Participate in the Washington State Deferred Compensation Program
Vote Smart's Synopsis:
Vote to pass a bill that authorizes volunteer firefighters to participate in the Washington State Deferred Compensation Program.
Highlights:
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Defines volunteer firefighters as an “Employee” in this state (Sec. 1).
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Specifies that volunteer firefighters can be covered under the optional salary deferral programs and will not be made ineligible for membership or participation in any pension system for public employees (Sec. 1).
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Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor (Sec. 2).
Title: Authorizes Volunteer Firefighters to Participate in the Washington State Deferred Compensation Program
Title: Authorizes Volunteer Firefighters to Participate in the Washington State Deferred Compensation Program