SENATE BILL REPORT
SB 5832
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As of February 22, 2013
Title: An act relating to agreements between the Washington state patrol, the Washington state department of transportation, and other government entities for police services for projects involving state highway routes and public safety services.
Brief Description: Addressing agreements between the Washington state patrol, the Washington state department of transportation, and other government entities for police services for projects involving state highway routes and public safety services.
Sponsors: Senators Brown, Conway and Schoesler.
Brief History:
Committee Activity: Transportation:
SENATE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION |
Staff: Amanda Cecil (786-7429)
Background: The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) contracts with the Washington State Patrol (WSP) for work zone enforcement on construction sites. Effective July 1, 2001, any voluntary overtime earnings that result from these contracts are not included in the commissioned employee's salary and used for computing pension benefits.
Summary of Bill: For overtime compensation earned on or after July 1, 2013, WSP services contracted for with WSDOT would be included in the employees salary and as such used to calculate pension benefits.
Appropriation: None.
Fiscal Note: Requested on February 22, 2013.
Committee/Commission/Task Force Created: No.
Effective Date: Ninety days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.