SENATE BILL REPORT

SB 5695

BYSenators Johnson and Moore; by request of Department of Retirement Systems

Changing provisions relating to disability retirement for Washington state patrol.

Senate Committee on Ways & Means

Senate Hearing Date(s):

Senate Staff:Charles Langen (786-7715)

AS OF FEBRUARY 14, 1989

BACKGROUND:

A member of the Washington State Patrol Retirement System (WSPRS) placed in disability status has the right to withdraw the contributions made by the member.  To regain eligibility for survivor's benefits, the officer can repay to the retirement fund the total amount that was refunded plus interest.  Officers retired on disability, however, are not allowed to withdraw their contributions paid to the retirement fund.

SUMMARY:

A member of WSPRS in disability status may no longer withdraw the member contributions to the retirement fund.

Appropriation:    none

Revenue:    none

Fiscal Note:      available

Effective Date:The bill contains an emergency clause and takes effect immediately.