June 27th 2017
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The clock is ticking!We're running out of time! Government faces partial shutdown! Legislators started a 3rd special session Wednesday. There is no agreement on a 2017-2019 operating budget. The 3rd special session started Wednesday, June 21, with 9 days left in the current fiscal year to reach a budget deal and have Governor Inslee sign the bill into law by midnight, June 30. If the budget isn't signed by July 1, the government faces a partial shutdown.Seattle Times The Olympian
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Honorary Board Member Congressman Dave Reichert Retired Sheriff of King County Joins the Leoff1Coalition!Read his full biography here. |
What's the latest news in Olympia about the Leoff1 Pension systemAre we going to be "merged" or not? Click here. |
Legislative Session 2017The 2017 Legislative Session convene for the regular session on Monday, January 9, 2017 and will end April 23, 2017. |
Select Committee on Pension PolicyFor the final version click here. |
| 2017 Legislative Reviews - TVW Click here to watch TVW or view the channels here. |
Lobby your legislatorLobbying tips click here. |
Retired Teachers Thoughts on Pension Merger ArticleIt is important to point out that pension checks are not paid from the general fund. Each pay period, school employees contribute to their retirement accounts and the state makes a matching contribution. This money is invested over the course of an employee's career.Read more for more details. |
Retirement ContributionsClick Leoff1 or Teachers Retirement System (TRS) Plan 1 for more details. |
2016 Legislature Tries to Raid LEOFF1Leoff1 coalition Newsletter click here. |
Who is the LEOFF1 Coalition?...and why does the Coalition ask for money?Click here for more details. |
Leoff1 Coalition SupporterDid you receive your Leoff1 Coalition News Letter? If we have missed you, please fill out the contact form below to get a copy.Form details |
Suggestive talking points when meeting with your local legislative candidatesClick here to download form. |
Positions Points on Pension Mergers and RaidsClick here for more details. |
Pension and InvestmentsWashington state high court rules pension benefit reductions are constitutionalClick here for more details. |
We need your contact informationIf you haven't made a contribution in the last six months please send one now. It takes money to fight for your pension. Please fill out the form here. |
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Your LEOFF I Healthcare Benefits - What Are They And Who Decides? - By Joe Fischnaller |
The LEOFF 1 Coalition website contains some files that come in a "pdf" format which requires Adobe's Acrobat Reader in order to view and search through the documents. If you don't already have it, you can download it here. It's free from Adobe.
State LegislatorsPlease read thisBakenhus Decision 1956 |
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Legislator Information! |
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How a Bill Becomes a Law |
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Original 1970 Manual
Medical Service For Plan1 Members Law Enforcement Officers' and Fire Fighters' Plan 1 Hand Book Contact - 1-800-547-6657 |
What To Do When Contact - 1-800-547-6657 ext.47081 |
Leoff1 Plan Disability Benefits Leoff1 Plan Disability Board Guidelines |
Veteran’s Benefits |
Annual Inflation |
Lifetime Retirement |
Washington State Department of Retirement Systems |