On Thursday, March 14, 2019, there was a meeting hosted by Senator Van De Wege in Olympia. The stated purpose of the meeting was as a stakeholders’ meeting where consistent and factual information about the proposed merger of LEOFF 1 and LEOFF 2 would be shared. The meeting was attended by 19 people who signed […]
Archive | LEOFF 1/LEOFF 2 Merger
RFFOW President’s Report | March 2019
I was in Olympia on February 21, 2019 for a Hearing on two bills, SB 5920 to expand the eligibility to serve on Prior Act Pension boards and LEOFF I Disability Boards and SB 5894 dealing with funding for Prior Act Pension boards. I was advised that I should schedule a meeting with Senator Kevin […]
LEOFF Merger Again
Another Merger Proposal!!! (date corrected) Well, here we go again. On February 21st Dick Warbrouck of the RFFOW was in Olympia for a hearing on bills dealing with pension board membership. He was advised that he should meet with Senator Kevin Van De Wege. The meeting was also attended by Steve Nelson, the Executive Director […]
LEOFF 2 Board September 27, 2017 Agenda
LEOFF Plan 2 Retirement Board meeting is Wednesday, September 27th, 2017 at 9:30AM. Public attendance is welcomed. Meeting materials will be available on the LEOFF II website to view on Monday, September 25th. Please note that the location of this meeting will be: Hotel Red Lion Olympia Cedar Hemlock Room 2300 Evergreen Park Drive Olympia, WA 98502 LEOFF PLAN 2 […]
RFFOW President’s Message | August 2017
by Richard Warbrouck As the final special Legislative Session was coming to a close a joint legislative committee was appointed to discuss and negotiate a state budget that both the House and Senate could agree to. Unfortunately these budget committee meetings were behind closed doors and apparently exempt from the open meeting law and public […]
Merger Proposed in Budget Negotiations
Merger Again! Sort of like the Loch Ness monster the possibility of a LEOFF 1/LEOFF 2 merger popped its head above water on Thursday the 22nd – a week ago. The story was that the merger was due to be passed as a part of the state budget negotiations in the legislature. Further it would […]
LEOFF 2 Board Releases Budget Review
This report has been released by the LEOFF 2 Board as of July 30, 2017: We have reviewed the proposed budget for impacts on LEOFF Plan 2. Below is a summary of our review. The 2017 Legislature released their 2017-2019 Omnibus Operating Budget (PSSB 5883). The following is a summary of issues INCLUDED in the […]
LEOFF 2 Board Meeting June 28th
June 28, 2017 — 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM Board Meetings held during the Legislative Session are conducted via video conference. They are intended to provide Board members with updates on legislative and administrative activities. Legislative Update Interruptive Military Service Credit Study Public Hospital District EMTs Budget Impacts Administrative Update DRS Rulemaking Outreach Activities Full […]
Senate Budget Proposal Attacks LEOFF 2 – No Merger
By Admin on March 25, 2017 in 2017 Legislature, LEOFF 1/LEOFF 2 Merger, LEOFF 1/TRS 1 Merger, Merger
Senate Releases 2017-2019 Omnibus Operating Budget (PSSB 5048) The Senate released their 2017-2019 Omnibus Operating Budget (PSSB 5048) March 21st.. Issues Impacting LEOFF Plan 2: Contribution Rates (Sections 939 & 940) Except for fire protection districts, the State contribution to LEOFF Plan 2 is eliminated making the contribution rate funding ratio 50% member and 50% […]
Ice Miller Opinions on the Merger
By Admin on September 5, 2016 in 2016 Legislature, LEOFF 1/LEOFF 2 Merger, LEOFF 1/TRS 1 Merger, Merger
Ice Miller is a law firm located in Chicago with offices in several cities. The firm serves as counsel to the State of Washington primarily on tax issues. Whenever the state is concerned about potential tax issues in legislation they normally engage Ice Miller to conduct a review. As such they serve as an acting […]