The following is the department of retirement systems' semi-annual rule-making agenda for publication in the Washington State Register pursuant to RCW 34.05.314.

     There may be additional rule-making activity not on the agenda as conditions warrant. If you have questions about this rule-making agenda, please contact Jilene Siegel, Rules Coordinator, P.O. Box 48380, Olympia, WA 98504-8380, phone (360) 664-7291, e-mail Rules@drs.wa.gov.

WAC Chapter	Why rule making is needed	Anticipated rule-making action
415-108 415-110 415-112	To amend rules regarding retiree return to work for PERS, SERS, and TRS to ensure compliance with ESHB 1981 (2011).	File CR-102 hold public hearing file CR-103
415-111 415-200 415-501	To amend rules to implement E2SHB 2617 (2010) which eliminates the employee retirement benefits board (ERBB). Agency rules will need repealing and updating for implementation.	File CR-102 hold public hearing file CR-103
415-02	To amend rules to ensure continued retirement system plan qualifications and compliance with Internal Revenue Code requirements.	File CR-102 hold public hearing file CR-103
415-02 415-10 415-113	To clarify the definition of "normal" retirement. Due to a legislative change in 2008, the terms "normal retirement" and "unreduced benefit" are no longer interchangeable.	File CR-101 file CR-102 hold public hearing
New	To establish rules regarding early retirement factors.	File CR-101 file CR-102 hold public hearing

Jilene Siegel

Rules Coordinator

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