BILL · 2019–20 SESSION · LATEST VERSION EHB 1912

HB 1912: Vol. firefighter pensions

Concerning pension benefits and contributions in the volunteer firefighters' and reserve officers' relief and pension system.

Summary

Increases the annual disability relief fees for members and employers of volunteer firefighters, emergency medical workers, and law enforcement reserve officers.
Increases the pension paid to volunteers from a maximum of $300, to a maximum of $350 plus $10 per month for each year the retirement fee is paid beyond 25 years.

From the Engrossed Senate Bill Report (Orig.) (EHB 1912), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate

AN ACT Relating to pension benefits and contributions in the volunteer firefighters' and reserve officers' relief and pension system;

Passed March 5, 2019

Version voted on: EHB 1912

98 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused

Party	Yea	Nay	Absent	Excused
Democrat	57	0	0	0
Republican	41	0	0	0

How each member voted

Jan 13, 2020Referred to Appropriations. (EHB 1912)
Jan 13, 2020Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. (EHB 1912)
Jan 13, 2020By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (EHB 1912)
Apr 28, 2019By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading. (EHB 1912)
Apr 15, 2019Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (EHB 1912)
Mar 20, 2019Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (EHB 1912)
Mar 18, 2019WM - Majority; do pass. (EHB 1912)
Mar 8, 2019First reading, referred to Ways & Means. (EHB 1912)
Mar 5, 2019Third reading, passed; yeas, 98; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0. (EHB 1912)
Mar 5, 2019Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (EHB 1912)
Mar 5, 2019Floor amendment(s) adopted. (EHB 1912)
Mar 4, 2019Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (EHB 1912)
Mar 1, 2019Referred to Rules 2 Review. (EHB 1912)
Feb 28, 2019APP - Majority; do pass. (EHB 1912)
Feb 28, 2019APP - Executive action taken by committee. (EHB 1912)
Feb 6, 2019First reading, referred to Appropriations. (EHB 1912)

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

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