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BILL · 2019–20 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESSB 5829

SB 5829: 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 Substitute Senate Bill Report (ESSB 5829), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 144, Laws of 2020
  1. IntroducedFeb 5, 2019
  2. Out of committeeMar 1, 2019
  3. Passed SenateMar 11, 2019
  4. Passed HouseMar 6, 2020
  5. GovernorMar 25, 2020
  6. LawMar 25, 2020
Prime sponsor
Mark Mullet (D-5)
Introduced
February 5, 2019 in the Senate
Last action
March 25, 2020
Session law
Chapter 144, Laws of 2020
Companion bill
EHB 1912
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5829, ESSB 5829

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

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Mark Mullet (D-5)

6 co-sponsors (3 Democrats, 3 Republicans)

Mark Schoesler R-9Senator D-22Maureen Walsh R-16Judy Warnick R-13Dean Takko D-19Kevin Van De Wege D-24

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 11, 2019
Version voted on: ESSB 5829
48 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat28001
Republican20000
How each member voted

Excused (1)

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Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 19, 2020
Version voted on: ESSB 5829
48 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat29000
Republican19001
How each member voted

Excused (1)

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House · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed March 6, 2020
Version voted on: ESSB 5829
97 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat56001
Republican41000
How each member voted

Yea (97)

Excused (1)

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Senate · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed March 10, 2020
Version voted on: ESSB 5829
47 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat28001
Republican19001
How each member voted

Excused (2)

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History

  1. Effective date 1/1/2021**. (ESSB 5829)
  2. Chapter 144, 2020 Laws. (ESSB 5829)
  3. Governor signed. (ESSB 5829)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (ESSB 5829)
  5. Speaker signed. (ESSB 5829)
  6. President signed. (ESSB 5829)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 47; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 2. (ESSB 5829)
  8. Senate concurred in House amendments. (ESSB 5829)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 97; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1. (ESSB 5829)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESSB 5829)
  11. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESSB 5829)
  12. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (ESSB 5829)
  13. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (ESSB 5829)
  14. Minority; without recommendation. (ESSB 5829)
  15. APP - Majority; do pass. (ESSB 5829)
  16. First reading, referred to Appropriations. (ESSB 5829)
  17. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESSB 5829)
  18. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESSB 5829)
  19. Returned to second reading for amendment. (ESSB 5829)
  20. Third reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1. (ESSB 5829)
  21. Placed on third reading by Rules Committee. (ESSB 5829)
  22. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (ESSB 5829)
  23. By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading. (ESSB 5829)
  24. First reading, referred to Appropriations. (ESSB 5829)
  25. Third reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1. (ESSB 5829)
  26. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESSB 5829)
  27. 1st substitute bill substituted. (ESSB 5829)
  28. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  29. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESSB 5829)
  30. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  31. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESSB 5829)
  32. WM - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (ESSB 5829)
  33. WM - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  34. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  35. First reading, referred to Ways & Means.

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