WSR 23-16-102
AGENDA
DEPARTMENT OF
RETIREMENT SYSTEMS
[Filed July 31, 2023, 2:51 p.m.]
SEMI-ANNUAL RULE-MAKING AGENDA
July - December 2023
This is the semi-annual rule-making agenda from the department of retirement systems (DRS) for publication in the Washington State Register pursuant to RCW 34.05.314.
As conditions warrant, additional rule-making activity may occur beyond what is listed on this agenda. For questions, please contact Bianca Stoner, Rules Coordinator, P.O. Box 48380, Olympia, WA 98504-8380, phone 360-664-7291, email bianca.stoner@drs.wa.gov.
WAC Citations
Subject Matter/Purpose of Rule
Current Activity andAnticipated Activity Dates
Preproposal
(CR-101)
Proposed
(CR-102)
Permanent (CR-103)
New 415-104-109
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 5/10/22
WSR 23-11-151
Filed 5/24/23
WSR 23-15-126
Filed 7/19/23
New 415-112-640
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 6/2/21
TBD
TBD
415-02-380
Nonspousal survivor benefit option: To comply with IRS regulations governing nonspousal survivor benefits from a retirement plan.
WSR 21-04-142
Filed 2/3/21
TBD
TBD
TBD
Public safety employees' retirement system (PSERS) disability benefits: To support the implementation of HB 1669 from the 2022 legislative session regarding PSERS disability benefits.
TBD
TBD
TBD
415-104-482
415-104-215
415-104-111
415-02-510
LEOFF Plan 1 and 2 benefit enhancements: To support the implementation of SHB 1701 and SB 5791 from the 2022 legislative session, which add benefit enhancements to LEOFF Plan 1 and 2. In addition, the rule will bring WAC language into alignment with IRS taxation requirements.
WSR 23-05-087
Filed 2/14/23
TBD
TBD
Amending 415-104-480
New 415-104-4801
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.
WSR 23-09-072
Filed 4/19/23
WSR 23-13-100
Filed 6/20/23
August 2023 (estimated)
415-501-110
415-501-315
415-501-400
415-501-410
415-501-415
415-501-416
415-501-420
415-501-430
415-501-435
415-501-475
415-501-480
415-501-485
415-501-510
415-501-600
415-02-177
415-02-178
Roth 457 option for deferred compensation plan (DCP): To support the implementation of EHB 1752 from the 2022 legislative session, which adds a Roth option for DCP customers, and to implement Section 603 of the federal SECURE Act 2.0.
WSR 23-09-057
Filed 4/18/23
WSR 23-15-122
Filed 7/19/23
August 2023 (estimated)
New
415-108-350
415-112-160
Judicial benefit multiplier.
WSR 23-11-133
Filed 5/23/23
August 2023 (estimated)
October 2023 (estimated)
New section in chapter 415-02
Amending
415-02-030
415-02-325
415-106-700
415-108-710
415-110-710
415-112-525
Implementing retiree return to work bills from the 2023 legislative session SHB 1056 and SSB 5538, and 2022 legislative session ESHB 1699.
WSR 23-13-099
Filed 6/20/23
TBD
TBD
TBD
Interruptive military service credit (SHB 1007).
WSR 23-11-132
Filed 5/23/23
TBD
TBD
TBD
Membership in the PSERS for public safety telecommunicators (HB 1055).
WSR 23-11-136
Filed 5/23/23
TBD
TBD
TBD
Clarifying the definition of "similar compensated relationship" as it pertains to retirees who are returning to work.
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
Changes to implement several sections of the federal SECURE Act 2.0.
Note: This rule making does not include changes related to Roth or deduction of medical premiums by former public safety officers. Instead, DRS is implementing both of those changes through separate rule-making processes.
TBD
TBD
TBD
415-02-100
Deduction of medical premiums by former public safety officers: Implementing a change from the SECURE Act 2.0.
August 2023
September 2023
November 2023
Bianca Stoner
Rules Coordinator