SENATE BILL REPORT

SB 5418

BYSenator Tanner

Authorizing deductions from retirement allowance for state patrol memorial fund.

Senate Committee on Transportation

Senate Hearing Date(s):February 10, 1987

Majority Report:  Do pass.

      Signed by Senators Hansen, Vice Chairman; Tanner, Vice Chairman; Bailey, Barr, Bender, DeJarnatt, Garrett, Johnson, Patterson, Smitherman, West.

Senate Staff:Larry Plummer (786-7321)

                  February 24, 1987

AS PASSED SENATE, FEBRUARY 23, 1987

BACKGROUND:

No deductions can be authorized from retirement allowances or benefits under the Washington State Patrol retirement fund, except for payment of premiums due on any group insurance policy or plan issued for the benefit of state employees.

SUMMARY:

This bill allows retired members of the Washington State Patrol to authorize deductions from their retirement allowances for contributions to the Washington State Patrol Memorial Foundation.

Fiscal Note:      none requested

Senate Committee - Testified: Trooper Dan Davis, President, Washington State Patrol Troopers Association; Lieutenant Gary R. Hallett, Washington State Patrol Commission on Equipment; Dr. Robert L. Hollister, Director, Department of Retirement Systems