SB 5791-S - DIGEST |
(SEE ALSO PROPOSED 2ND SUB) |
Creates the Washington voluntary retirement accounts program. |
Finds that: (1) Small and medium sized businesses find it difficult to offer retirement plans because of the complexity and costs; |
(2) The program provides a simple and cost-effective way for employers to offer an important employee benefit; and |
(3) The program provides a simple and inexpensive way for workers to save for retirement. |
Authorizes private employers to provide employees with the opportunity to enroll in the program, including providing for payroll deductions for those employees that enroll in the program. |
Authorizes employers with employees enrolled in the program to contract with the enrolled employees to defer or contribute a portion of the enrolled employees' compensation, in accordance with the program rules. |
Establishes the Washington voluntary retirement accounts program principal account and the Washington voluntary retirement accounts program administrative account. |