WSR 22-16-010
AGENDA
DEPARTMENT OF
RETIREMENT SYSTEMS
[Filed July 21, 2022, 1:26 p.m.]
SEMI-ANNUAL RULE-MAKING AGENDA
July - December 2022
The following is the department of retirement systems' (DRS) semi-annual rule-making agenda for publication in the Washington State Register pursuant to RCW 34.05.314.
Additional rule-making activity may occur which is not listed on this agenda as conditions warrant. If you have questions about this rule-making agenda, contact Rubi Reaume, Rules Coordinator, P.O. Box 48380, Olympia, WA 98504-8380, phone 360-664-7311, email rubi.reaume@drs.wa.gov.
WAC Citation
Subject Matter/Purpose of Rule
Current Activity/Anticipated Dates
Preproposal
(CR-101)
Proposed (CR-102) or Expedited (CR-105)
Permanent (CR-103)
415-104-111, 415-104-109 (new section)
Law enforcement officers' and firefighters' (LEOFF) Plan 2 return to work options: To clarify language regarding the benefit options available to LEOFF Plan 2 retirees and members who return to work in a DRS-covered position.
WSR 22-11-025
Filed 5/10/2022
CR-102 - TBD
TBD
415-112-640 (new section)
Teachers' retirement system (TRS) Plan 2 and 3 disability benefits: To clarify TRS Plan 2 and 3 disability retirement benefits, including eligibility and application requirements.
WSR 21-12-098
Filed 6/2/2021
CR-102 - TBD
TBD
415-02-500,
415-02-510,
415-02-530,
415-02-540
Property division in dissolution orders: To update and clarify the rules related to property division dissolution orders involving the retirement plan. Updates include the elimination of certain fees.
WSR 21-11-098
Filed 5/19/2021
CR-102 - October 2022
TBD
415-111-310, 415-111-320, 415-501-485, 415-501-487, 415-501-488, 415-501-491, 415-501-510
Deferred compensation program (DCP) and Plan 3 distribution options: To ensure customers understand their distribution options from their defined contribution (Plan 3) or DCP accounts, with the addition of new options permitted by the federal SECURE and CARES Acts, and the removal of direct purchases of commercial annuities.
WSR 21-07-139
Filed 3/24/2021
CR-102-Filed on 7/6/2022
Public hearing 8/9/2022
August 2022
415-02-380
Nonspouse survivor benefit option: To comply with Internal Revenue Service regulations governing nonspousal survivor benefits from a retirement plan.
WSR 21-04-142
Filed 2/3/2021
CR-102 - TBD
TBD
415-108-710, 415-110-710, 415-112-525
Retiree employment in an ineligible position: Eligibility for retirement requires a 30-day separation from covered employment. This amendment will clarify whether the 30-day separation requirement is met if the member has been employed in a position that is ineligible for membership in a retirement plan.
WSR 20-24-128
Filed 12/2/2020
CR-102 - TBD
TBD
TBD
Public safety employees' retirement system (PSERS) disability benefits: To support the implementation of HB 1669 - 2021-22 concerning disability benefits in PSERS.
August 2022
CR-102 - TBD
TBD
TBD
Retiree return to work limits for retirees from public employees' retirement system (PERS), teachers' retirement system (TRS), and school employees' retirement system (SERS) return to work option: To support the implementation of HB 1699 - 2021-22 permitting individuals retired from PERS, TRS, SERS additional opportunities to work for a school district for up to 1,040 hours per school year while in receipt of pension benefits until July 1, 2025.
August 2022
CR-102 - TBD
TBD
TBD
Law enforcement officers' and firefighters' (LEOFF) Plan 1 and 2 benefit enhancements: To support the implementation of SHB 1701 and SB 5791 adding benefit enhancements to LEOFF Plan 1 and 2.
August 2022
CR-102 - TBD
TBD
415-108-170
Repeal business hours rule: In compliance with RCW 42.04.060, the agency's business hours are posted on the agency's website and office building. This rule is no longer necessary.
 
CR-105 - August 2022
October 2022
415-104-480
LEOFF Plan 2 medical reimbursement: To clarify what type of medical premiums are available for reimbursement for a LEOFF Plan 2 member who is catastrophically disabled in the line of duty.
TBD
CR-102 - TBD
TBD
TBD
Roth 457 option for DCP: To support the implementation of EHB 1752 adding a Roth option for DCP customers.
TBD
CR-102 - TBD
TBD
Rubi Reaume
Rules Coordinator