6069-S.E AMH WALE MULV 526

ESSB 6069 - H AMD TO H AMD (H-3496.2/24) 1233

By Representative Walen

ADOPTED 03/01/2024

On page 3, line 21 of the striking amendment, after "plan" insert "at any time"

On page 8, line 19 of the striking amendment, after "(v)" insert "Provide a simple process for covered employees to opt out of the program at any time or modify their payroll deductions;

(vi)"

Renumber the remaining subsections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.

On page 9, line 6 of the striking amendment, after "participation" insert "at any time"

On page 10, line 2 of the striking amendment, after "state;" strike "and"

On page 10, line 3 of the striking amendment, after "(vii)" insert "A statement that the program is voluntary for covered employees, and a covered employee may opt out of the program at any time; and

(viii)"

On page 10, line 20 of the striking amendment, after "frequency," strike "and"

On page 10, line 21 of the striking amendment, after "program" insert ", and how to opt out of the program at any time"

EFFECT:

Makes it explicit that a covered employee may choose to opt out of the Washington Saves program (program) at any time.

Requires the governing board to design the program with a simple process for covered employees to opt out of the program at any time or modify their payroll deductions.

Requires the governing board to develop disclosures for the program that include a statement that the program is voluntary for covered employees, and a covered employee may opt out of the program at any time.

Requires the governing board to develop information, forms, and instructions that are to be furnished to covered employees that includes procedures for how to opt out of the program at any time.

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