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BILL · 2023–24 SESSION · LATEST VERSION EHB 1336

HB 1336: Vol. firefighter pensions

Splitting the volunteer firefighters' and reserve officers' relief and pension principal fund into two accounts.

Summary

  • Divides the Volunteer Firefighters' and Reserve Officers' Relief and Pension System into two separate plans, one for volunteer firefighters and one for reserve officers.
  • Requires that any tax liability that may result from the division of the plan be paid by the principal fund for the appropriate plan.

From the Engrossed House Bill Report (EHB 1336), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 73, Laws of 2023
  1. IntroducedJan 16, 2023
  2. Out of committeeFeb 6, 2023
  3. Passed HouseMar 2, 2023
  4. Passed SenateMar 31, 2023
  5. GovernorApr 13, 2023
  6. LawApr 13, 2023
Prime sponsor
Drew Stokesbary (R-31)
Introduced
January 16, 2023 in the House
Last action
April 13, 2023
Session law
Chapter 73, Laws of 2023
Requested by
Other
Companion bill
SB 5567
Budget
Has a fiscal note

AN ACT Relating to splitting the volunteer firefighters' and reserve officers' relief and pension principal fund into two accounts;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Drew Stokesbary (R-31)

4 co-sponsors (3 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Larry Springer D-45Kristine Reeves D-30Jenny Graham R-6Debra Lekanoff D-40

Votes

House · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 2, 2023
Version voted on: EHB 1336
96 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat56002
Republican40000
How each member voted

Yea (96)

Excused (2)

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Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 31, 2023
Version voted on: EHB 1336
48 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat28001
Republican20000
How each member voted

Yea (48)

Excused (1)

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History

  1. Effective date 7/23/2023**. (EHB 1336)
  2. Chapter 73, 2023 Laws. (EHB 1336)
  3. Governor signed. (EHB 1336)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (EHB 1336)
  5. President signed. (EHB 1336)
  6. Speaker signed. (EHB 1336)
  7. Third reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1. (EHB 1336)
  8. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (EHB 1336)
  9. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (EHB 1336)
  10. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (EHB 1336)
  11. WM - Majority; do pass. (EHB 1336)
  12. First reading, referred to Ways & Means. (EHB 1336)
  13. Third reading, passed; yeas, 96; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 2. (EHB 1336)
  14. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (EHB 1336)
  15. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (EHB 1336)
  16. Placed on second reading. (EHB 1336)
  17. Removed from Suspension Calendar. (EHB 1336)
  18. Placed on second reading suspension calendar. (EHB 1336)
  19. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. (EHB 1336)
  20. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (EHB 1336)
  21. APP - Executive action taken by committee. (EHB 1336)
  22. APP - Majority; do pass. (EHB 1336)
  23. First reading, referred to Appropriations. (EHB 1336)

HB 1336 in other sessions

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