SENATE BILL REPORT

SB 5444

BYSenators Moore and Niemi

Dealing with the suspension of pension payments.

Senate Committee on Ways & Means

Senate Hearing Date(s):

Senate Staff:Charles Langen (786-7715)

AS OF JANUARY 30, 1989

BACKGROUND:

Retired members of the Teachers' Retirement System (TRS) whose membership in TRS began prior to October 1, 1977, are allowed to be employed by a public educational institution in the state of Washington up to 75 days per school year without penalty to their retirement benefit.

SUMMARY:

The days allowed for employment of a TRS retiree in a Washington public educational institution without penalty to the retiree's retirement benefit is increased from 75 days per school year to 95 days per school year.

Appropriation:    none

Revenue:    none

Fiscal Note:      requested January 27, 1989