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BILL · 2025–26 SESSION · LATEST VERSION E2SHB 2034

HB 2034: LEOFF 1 restatement

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

Summary

  • Restates and terminates the Law Enforcement Officers' and Firefighters' Retirement System Plan 1 (LEOFF 1), and creates the Restated Law Enforcement Officers' and Firefighters' Retirement System (Restated LEOFF) on June 30, 2029.
  • Specifies that benefits to members are unchanged by the transfer from LEOFF 1 to the Restated LEOFF.
  • Provides for a transfer of assets from LEOFF 1 to the Restated LEOFF to 110 percent of fully funding the benefits of the new plan.
  • Provides for immediate vesting of all remaining terminated, nonvested members of LEOFF 1 prior to the transfer.
  • Directs the Select Committee on Pension Policy to study medical benefit liabilities of LEOFF Plan 1 employers and Restated LEOFF governance.

From the Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill Report (E2SHB 2034), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 261, Laws of 2026
  1. IntroducedMar 7, 2025
  2. Out of committeeApr 8, 2025
  3. Passed HouseFeb 13, 2026
  4. Passed SenateMar 6, 2026
  5. GovernorApr 1, 2026
  6. LawApr 1, 2026
Prime sponsor
Timm Ormsby (D-3)
Introduced
March 7, 2025 in the House
Last action
April 1, 2026
Session law
Chapter 261, Laws of 2026
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 2034, SHB 2034, 2SHB 2034, E2SHB 2034

AN ACT Relating to termination and restatement of plan 1 of the law enforcement officers' and firefighters' retirement system;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Timm Ormsby (D-3)

3 co-sponsors (3 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Joe Fitzgibbon D-34Mia Gregerson D-33Nicole Macri D-43

Votes

House · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 13, 2026
Version voted on: E2SHB 2034
55 Yea 39 Nay 0 Absent 4 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat55301
Republican03603
How each member voted

Yea (55)

Excused (4)

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Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed March 6, 2026
Version voted on: E2SHB 2034
25 Yea 22 Nay 1 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat25410
Republican01801
How each member voted

Absent (1)

Excused (1)

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House · Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed March 12, 2026
Version voted on: E2SHB 2034
50 Yea 46 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat50900
Republican03702
How each member voted

Yea (50)

Excused (2)

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8 other recorded votes (amendments, procedural motions)

House · Amendment 1769 by Dye (page 4, line 33)

February 13, 2026
Version voted on: E2SHB 2034
41 Yea 53 Nay 0 Absent 4 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat55301
Republican36003
How each member voted

Nay (53)

Excused (4)

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House · Amendment 1770 by Jacobsen (page 4, line 33)

February 13, 2026
Version voted on: E2SHB 2034
42 Yea 52 Nay 0 Absent 4 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat65201
Republican36003
How each member voted

Nay (52)

Excused (4)

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House · Amendment 1771 by Keaton (page 4, line 34)

February 13, 2026
Version voted on: E2SHB 2034
38 Yea 55 Nay 0 Absent 5 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat35501
Republican35004
How each member voted

Nay (55)

Excused (5)

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House · Amendment 1772 by Schmick (page 4, line 34)

February 13, 2026
Version voted on: E2SHB 2034
39 Yea 54 Nay 0 Absent 5 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat45401
Republican35004
How each member voted

Nay (54)

Excused (5)

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House · Amendment 1773 by Barkis (page 4, line 34)

February 13, 2026
Version voted on: E2SHB 2034
37 Yea 56 Nay 0 Absent 5 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat25601
Republican35004
How each member voted

Nay (56)

Excused (5)

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House · Amendment 1774 by Griffey (page 4, line 34)

February 13, 2026
Version voted on: E2SHB 2034
40 Yea 53 Nay 0 Absent 5 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat55301
Republican35004
How each member voted

Nay (53)

Excused (5)

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House · Amendment 1775 by Burnett (page 19, line 14)

February 13, 2026
Version voted on: E2SHB 2034
38 Yea 55 Nay 0 Absent 5 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat45401
Republican34104
How each member voted

Nay (55)

Excused (5)

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House · Amendment 1706 by Fitzgibbon (page 166, line 12)

February 13, 2026
Version voted on: E2SHB 2034
93 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 5 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat58001
Republican35004
How each member voted

Yea (93)

Excused (5)

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History

  1. Effective date 6/30/2029*. (E2SHB 2034)
  2. Chapter 261, 2026 Laws. (E2SHB 2034)
  3. Governor signed. (E2SHB 2034)
  4. Passed final passage; yeas, 50; nays, 46; absent, 0; excused, 2. (E2SHB 2034)
  5. House concurred in Senate amendments. (E2SHB 2034)
  6. Speaker signed. (E2SHB 2034)
  7. President signed. (E2SHB 2034)
  8. Delivered to Governor. (E2SHB 2034)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 25; nays, 22; absent, 1; excused, 1. (E2SHB 2034)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (E2SHB 2034)
  11. Committee amendment(s) adopted as amended. (E2SHB 2034)
  12. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (E2SHB 2034)
  13. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (E2SHB 2034)
  14. Minority; without recommendation. (E2SHB 2034)
  15. Minority; do not pass. (E2SHB 2034)
  16. WM - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (E2SHB 2034)
  17. First reading, referred to Ways & Means. (E2SHB 2034)
  18. Third reading, passed; yeas, 55; nays, 39; absent, 0; excused, 4. (E2SHB 2034)
  19. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (E2SHB 2034)
  20. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (E2SHB 2034)
  21. 2nd substitute bill substituted. (E2SHB 2034)
  22. 2nd substitute bill substituted. (SHB 2034)
  23. 2nd substitute bill substituted.
  24. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (E2SHB 2034)
  25. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (SHB 2034)
  26. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
  27. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (E2SHB 2034)
  28. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (SHB 2034)
  29. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  30. Minority; do not pass. (E2SHB 2034)
  31. APP - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (E2SHB 2034)
  32. APP - Executive action taken by committee. (SHB 2034)
  33. APP - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 2034)
  34. Minority; do not pass. (SHB 2034)
  35. Minority; do not pass.
  36. APP - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  37. APP - Executive action taken by committee.
  38. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SHB 2034)
  39. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. (SHB 2034)
  40. Referred to Appropriations. (SHB 2034)
  41. Referred to Appropriations.
  42. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration.
  43. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  44. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (SHB 2034)
  45. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  46. APP - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 2034)
  47. Minority; without recommendation. (SHB 2034)
  48. Minority; do not pass. (SHB 2034)
  49. Minority; do not pass.
  50. Minority; without recommendation.
  51. APP - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  52. APP - Executive action taken by committee.
  53. First reading, referred to Appropriations.

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