SB 5617 - DIGEST

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Declares that a member or retiree who becomes employed in an eligible position as defined in RCW 41.40.010, 41.32.010, or 41.35.010 shall have the option to enter into membership in the corresponding retirement system for that position notwithstanding any provision of RCW 41.04.270. A retiree who elects to enter into plan membership shall have his or her benefits suspended as provided in RCW 41.26.500(1). A retiree who does not elect to enter into plan membership shall continue to receive his or her benefits without interruption.