The bill to terminate and restate LEOFF 1 passed the legislature and goes to the Governor. It is imperative that everyone contact the governor’s office and ask him to VETO the bill. Here is how the voting went: HB 2034 – LEOFF 1 restatement3rd Reading & Final Passage as Amended by the Senate3/6/2026Yeas: 25 Nays: […]
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In Opposition
Alert! Breaking news! LEOFF 1 Coalition, Retired Seattle Police Officers’ Association, Retired Firefighters of Washington, and Wa State Retired Deputy Sheriffs and Police Officers Association join forces to adamantly oppose bill E2SHB 2034 March 6, 2026 Dear Senator, On behalf of the retired members and beneficiaries of the Law Enforcement Officers’ and Fire Fighters’ Retirement […]
Pension advocates protest WA bill targeting LEOFF 1 plan funds – The Center Square
The Center Square Feb 27, 2026A: Washington state bill that would dissolve a pension plan created in the 1960s and closed to new members in 1977 took a barrage of criticism during a Feb. 26 public hearing in the Senate Ways & Means, with opponents arguing the proposal is both illegal and threatens other plans. […]
Hagens Berman Prepares to Defend Retirement Rights of Washington State First Responders as State Senate Weighs Bill Threatening to Strip Away $3.3B in Benefits
2/26/2026: Washington state LEOFF Board Members speak out as firm outlines material shortcomings of HB 2034 and the risks to retired firefighters and law enforcement officers SEATTLE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#WApoli–The Washington state Senate Ways and Means Committee is considering a bill that could jeopardize the retirement benefits of first responders, according to attorneys at Hagens Berman, and […]
Former King County sheriff leads lawsuit blocking lawmakers from grabbing first responder pensions
BY LUKE DUECY KIRO Newsradio Reporter February 26, 2026 Former King County Sheriff and Congressman Dave Reichert is now helping lead a legal fight against state lawmakers over a controversial pension proposal. Reichert told me roughly 5,500 retired first responders have filed a lawsuit aimed at blocking House Bill 2034, which would redirect more than […]