BILL · 2025–26 SESSION

SB 5835: Lump sum retirement payments

Concerning the threshold for payment of a lump sum retirement allowance in lieu of a monthly benefit.

Summary

Increases the minimum monthly pension from the Washington State Retirement Systems that the Department of Retirement Systems may convert to a lump sum from $50 to $250 increased annually.

From the House Bill Analysis 2026 (SB 5835), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

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

AN ACT Relating to the threshold for payment of a lump sum retirement allowance in lieu of a monthly benefit;

Passed February 11, 2026

Version voted on: SB 5835

49 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused

Party	Yea	Nay	Absent	Excused
Democrat	30	0	0	0
Republican	19	0	0	0

How each member voted

Mar 12, 2026By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.
Feb 14, 2026First reading, referred to Appropriations.
Feb 11, 2026Third reading, passed; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0.
Feb 11, 2026Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Feb 10, 2026Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Feb 4, 2026Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Feb 3, 2026Minority; without recommendation.
Feb 3, 2026WM - Majority; do pass.
Jan 12, 2026First reading, referred to Ways & Means.
Dec 5, 2025Prefiled for introduction.

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

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