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Notes:
Savings--1990 c 249: See note following RCW 41.32.493.
41.40.011
Effective date of certain subsections.
[1973 1st ex.s. c 190 § 15.]
Decodified pursuant to 1991 c 35 § 4.
41.40.021
Contingent application of chapter to charter schools.
[2004 c 22 § 23.]
Failed to become law by reason of Referendum Measure No. 55 submitted to and rejected by the people at the November 2, 2004, general election.
41.40.022
Retirement board abolished — Transfer of powers, duties, and functions.
[1982 c 163 § 8.]
Decodified pursuant to 1991 c 35 § 4.
41.40.030
Retirement board — Election, terms.
[1977 ex.s. c 34 § 1; 1974 ex.s. c 195 § 1; 1973 1st ex.s. c 190 § 3; 1971 ex.s. c 271 § 3; 1963 c 174 § 2; 1961 c 291 § 2; 1947 c 274 § 3; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 11072-3.]
Repealed by 1982 c 163 § 23, effective June 30, 1982.
41.40.032
Information furnished by employees, appointive and elective officials.
[1991 c 35 § 76; 1949 c 240 § 8; 1947 c 274 § 1; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 11072-14. Formerly RCW 41.40.130.]
Repealed by 2005 c 327 § 11.
41.40.040
Vacancies — Effect of nonattendance.
[1963 c 174 § 3; 1961 c 291 § 3; 1947 c 274 § 4; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 11072-4.]
Repealed by 1982 c 163 § 23, effective June 30, 1982.
41.40.045
Employer's additional contribution.
[1989 c 273 § 22; 1986 c 268 § 4; 1973 1st ex.s. c 190 § 13; 1972 ex.s. c 151 § 14; 1971 ex.s. c 271 § 11; 1963 c 174 § 15; 1961 c 291 § 11; 1957 c 231 § 4. Prior: 1953 c 200 § 18; 1951 c 50 § 12; 1949 c 240 § 25; 1947 c 274 § 37; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 11072-37. Formerly RCW 41.40.361.]
Repealed by 1995 c 286 § 6.
41.40.050
Oath of office — Quorum — Travel expenses.
[1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 34 § 90; 1947 c 274 § 5; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 11072-5.]
Repealed by 1982 c 163 § 23, effective June 30, 1982.
41.40.060
Board officers, employees.
[1963 c 174 § 4; 1949 c 240 § 3; 1947 c 274 § 6; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 11072-6.]
Repealed by 1982 c 163 § 23, effective June 30, 1982.
41.40.065
Mortality, service, and other tables.
[1961 c 291 § 4; 1947 c 274 § 7; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 11072-7.]
Repealed by 1989 c 273 § 30.
41.40.070
Investment of funds — Deposit for current use.
[1963 c 174 § 5; 1961 c 281 § 9; 1955 c 220 § 1; 1953 c 200 § 2; 1949 c 240 § 4; 1947 c 274 § 8; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 11072-8.]
Repealed by 1965 c 155 § 9. Later enactment, see RCW 41.40.071.
41.40.071
Investment of funds — Deposit for current use — Validation.
[1969 c 128 § 3; 1965 c 155 § 8.]
Repealed by 1973 1st ex.s. c 103 § 17.
41.40.072
Investment of funds — Authority of state investment board.
[1981 c 3 § 30; 1973 1st ex.s. c 103 § 16.]
Repealed by 1991 c 35 § 3.
41.40.075
Investment of funds in farm, soil, water conservation loans.
[1981 c 3 § 31; 1959 c 91 § 2.]
Repealed by 1991 c 35 § 3.
41.40.077
Investments — Exercise of judgment and care required.
[1977 ex.s. c 251 § 9.]
Repealed by 1991 c 35 § 3.
41.40.080
Custody of securities and funds — Duty of treasurer — Retirement system funds — Department of retirement systems expense fund.
[1991 c 35 § 72; 1989 c 273 § 21; 1981 c 3 § 32; 1969 c 128 § 4; 1963 c 174 § 6; 1955 c 220 § 2; 1953 c 200 § 3; 1949 c 240 § 5; 1947 c 274 § 9; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 11072-9.]
Recodified as RCW 41.50.250 pursuant to 1991 c 35 § 7.
41.40.083
Payment of legal and medical expenses of system.
[1991 c 35 § 73; 1984 c 184 § 7.]
Recodified as RCW 41.50.255 pursuant to 1991 c 35 § 7.
41.40.085
Seattle office building — Powers conferred on board and department of public institutions.
[1953 c 284 § 1.]
Repealed by 1961 c 291 § 14.
41.40.087
Retirement board building fund.
[1953 c 284 § 2.]
Repealed by 1961 c 291 § 15.
41.40.090
Pecuniary interest and dealings by officers and employees.
[1947 c 274 § 10; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 11072-10.]
Repealed by 1991 c 35 § 3.
41.40.093
Law enforcement officers — Optional transfer to LEOFF plan 2.
[1993 c 502 § 3.]
Decodified pursuant to 1996 c 38 § 4.
41.40.094
Firefighters — Optional transfer to LEOFF plan 2.
[1996 c 38 § 1.]
Decodified pursuant to 2000 c 247 § 109, effective March 1, 2002.
41.40.100
System funds created.
[1991 c 35 § 74; 1982 1st ex.s. c 52 § 18; 1973 1st ex.s. c 190 § 4; 1972 ex.s. c 151 § 2; 1967 c 127 § 2; 1963 c 174 § 7; 1953 c 200 § 4; 1949 c 240 § 6; 1947 c 274 § 11; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 11072-11.]
Recodified as RCW 41.50.260 pursuant to 1991 c 35 § 7.
41.40.110
Report of the state treasurer — Statement of account in employees' savings fund furnished member.
[1991 c 35 § 74; 1947 c 274 § 12; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 11072-12.]
Recodified as RCW 41.50.265 pursuant to 1991 c 35 § 7.
41.40.112
Chapter not applicable to employees of Seattle Vocational Institute.
[1991 c 238 § 108.]
Decodified August 1993.
41.40.120
Membership.
[1990 c 274 § 10; 1990 c 192 § 4; 1988 c 109 § 25; 1987 c 379 § 1; 1986 c 317 § 5; 1984 c 184 § 13; 1984 c 121 § 1; 1982 1st ex.s. c 52 § 19; 1975 c 33 § 6; 1974 ex.s. c 195 § 2; 1973 1st ex.s. c 190 § 5; 1971 ex.s. c 271 § 4; 1969 c 128 § 5; 1967 c 127 § 3; 1965 c 155 § 2; 1963 c 225 § 2; 1963 c 210 § 1; 1957 c 231 § 2; 1955 c 277 § 2; 1953 c 200 § 5; 1951 c 50 § 2; 1949 c 240 § 7; 1947 c 274 § 13; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 11072-13.]
Recodified as RCW 41.40.023 pursuant to 1991 c 35 § 10.
41.40.123
Nonelective position employees employed for at least nine months — Deemed in eligible position, when.
[1980 c 112 § 2.]
Recodified as RCW 41.40.028 pursuant to 1991 c 35 § 10.
41.40.125
Membership — Persons seventy or over — Employment restrictions.
[1953 c 200 § 21.]
Repealed by 1982 1st ex.s. c 52 § 36, effective July 1, 1982.
41.40.128
Uniformed personnel of cities may transfer to statewide city employees' retirement system.
[1961 c 223 § 1.]
Repealed by 1971 ex.s. c 271 § 16.
41.40.130
Information furnished by employees, appointive and elective officials.
[1991 c 35 § 76; 1949 c 240 § 8; 1947 c 274 § 1; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 11072-14.]
Recodified as RCW 41.40.032 pursuant to 1991 c 35 § 10.
41.40.135
Membership — CETA employees — Restrictions.
[1979 ex.s. c 45 § 6.]
Decodified pursuant to 1991 c 35 § 4.
41.40.138
Credit for CETA employment — Conditions.
[1979 ex.s. c 45 § 7.]
Decodified pursuant to 1991 c 35 § 4.
41.40.140
Prior service certificate.
[1949 c 240 § 9; 1947 c 274 § 15; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 11072-15.]
Repealed by 1953 c 200 § 6.
41.40.155
Change of employment — Protection of rights.
[1951 c 50 § 17.]
Repealed by 1991 c 35 § 3.
41.40.165
Service credit prohibited for certain members of committees, boards, and commissions and for certain appointive and elective officials.
[1987 c 146 § 1; 1977 ex.s. c 295 § 17; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 34 § 4.]
Recodified as RCW 41.40.035 pursuant to 1991 c 35 § 10.
41.40.187
Employer liable for extra pension costs attributable to compensation in excess of average percentage general salary increases.
[1982 1st ex.s. c 52 § 34.]
Repealed by 1984 c 184 § 2.
41.40.195
Adjustment in pension portion of service retirement allowance for prior pensions.
[1991 c 35 § 79; 1973 2nd ex.s. c 14 § 1; 1973 1st ex.s. c 190 § 11; 1971 ex.s. c 271 § 6; 1970 ex.s. c 68 § 1.]
Repealed by 1995 c 345 § 11.
41.40.198
Minimum retirement allowance — Computation.
[1989 c 272 § 8; 1987 c 455 § 2; 1986 c 306 § 3; 1979 ex.s. c 96 § 1.]
Repealed by 1995 c 345 § 11.
41.40.1981
Minimum retirement allowance — Annual cost-of-living adjustment.
[1989 c 272 § 9; 1987 c 455 § 4.]
Repealed by 1995 c 345 § 11.
41.40.1982
Annual cost-of-living adjustment not contractual entitlement.
Cross-reference section, decodified pursuant to 1991 c 35 § 4.
41.40.1983
Monthly benefit — Temporary increase — Conditions.
[1993 c 519 § 3.]
Repealed by 1995 c 345 § 11.
41.40.199
Monthly retirement benefit — Post-retirement adjustment — Computation.
[1983 1st ex.s. c 56 § 4.]
Decodified pursuant to 1991 c 35 § 4.
41.40.223
Duty disability retirement recipients — Continued service credit.
[1987 c 118 § 1; 1986 c 176 § 2.]
Recodified as RCW 41.40.038 pursuant to 1991 c 35 § 10.
41.40.225
Temporary disability of department of corrections employees — Continued service credit.
[1986 c 176 § 3.]
Decodified pursuant to 1991 c 35 § 4.
41.40.240
Nonduty disability retirement allowance for disability after age sixty.
[1947 c 274 § 25; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 11072-25.]
Repealed by 1972 ex.s. c 151 § 15.
41.40.290
Optional allowances.
[1965 c 155 § 6; 1961 c 291 § 10; 1955 c 277 § 6; 1953 c 201 § 2; 1953 c 200 § 15; 1951 2nd ex.s. c 10 § 1; 1951 c 141 § 2; 1951 c 50 § 8; 1949 c 240 § 20; 1947 c 274 § 30; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 11072-30.]
Repealed by 1969 c 128 § 17.
41.40.325
Cost-of-living adjustment — Adjustment ratio determined — Information compiled.
[1994 c 247 § 6; 1989 c 272 § 2.]
Repealed by 1995 c 345 § 11.
41.40.340
Members agree to deductions.
[1991 c 35 § 89; 1977 ex.s. c 295 § 18; 1947 c 274 § 35; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 11072-35.]
Recodified as RCW 41.40.042 pursuant to 1991 c 35 § 10.
41.40.350
Transmittal of total of members' deductions.
[1991 c 35 § 90; 1977 ex.s. c 295 § 19; 1947 c 274 § 36; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 11072-36.]
Recodified as RCW 41.50.270 pursuant to 1991 c 35 § 7.
41.40.360
Employer's contribution.
[1953 c 200 § 18; 1951 c 50 § 12; 1949 c 240 § 25; 1947 c 274 § 37; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 11072-37.]
Repealed by 1957 c 231 § 3. Later enactment, see RCW 41.40.361.
41.40.361
Employer's additional contribution.
[1989 c 273 § 22; 1986 c 268 § 4; 1973 1st ex.s. c 190 § 13; 1972 ex.s. c 151 § 14; 1971 ex.s. c 271 § 11; 1963 c 174 § 15; 1961 c 291 § 11; 1957 c 231 § 4. Prior: 1953 c 200 § 18; 1951 c 50 § 12; 1949 c 240 § 25; 1947 c 274 § 37; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 11072-37.]
Recodified as RCW 41.40.045 pursuant to 1991 c 35 § 10.
41.40.370
Employer's contribution — Computation — Billing.
[1989 c 273 § 23; 1986 c 268 § 5; 1985 c 138 § 1; 1982 1st ex.s. c 52 § 22; 1979 c 151 § 63; 1977 ex.s. c 295 § 20; 1963 c 126 § 1; 1961 c 291 § 12; 1949 c 240 § 26; 1947 c 274 § 38; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 11072-38.]
Recodified as RCW 41.40.048 pursuant to 1991 c 35 § 10.
41.40.380
Exemption from taxation and judicial process — Exceptions — Assignability — Deductions authorized.
[1991 c 35 § 92; 1989 c 360 § 27; 1988 c 107 § 20; 1987 c 326 § 24; 1982 c 135 § 2; 1981 c 294 § 14; 1979 ex.s. c 205 § 6; 1974 ex.s. c 195 § 4; 1967 c 127 § 6; 1947 c 274 § 39; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 11072-39.]
Recodified as RCW 41.40.052 pursuant to 1991 c 35 § 10.
41.40.390
Correction of errors.
[1947 c 274 § 40; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 11072-40.]
Repealed by 1982 c 13 § 2.
41.40.400
Penalty for false statements.
[1947 c 274 § 41; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 11072-41.]
Recodified as RCW 41.40.055 pursuant to 1991 c 35 § 10.
41.40.403
Transfer of service credit from statewide city employees' retirement system.
[1987 c 417 § 1; 1984 c 184 § 9.]
Recodified as RCW 41.40.058 pursuant to 1991 c 35 § 10.
41.40.405
Entry of former statewide city employees' retirement system members.
[1989 c 273 § 28; 1971 c 75 § 1.]
Decodified pursuant to 1991 c 35 § 4.
41.40.406
Entry of former statewide city employees' retirement system members — Disposition of former system's assets and obligations — Transfer of assets on employees' behalf to system funds.
[1971 c 75 § 2.]
Decodified pursuant to 1991 c 35 § 4.
41.40.407
Entry of former statewide city employees' retirement system members — Benefits for persons under former system — Option — Assumption of liabilities of former system.
[1971 c 75 § 3.]
Decodified pursuant to 1991 c 35 § 4.
41.40.410
Optional entry of system by political subdivisions or associations of political subdivisions — Procedure — School districts declared employers and eligible employees members of system.
[1991 c 35 § 93; 1971 ex.s. c 271 § 12; 1969 c 128 § 13; 1965 c 84 § 1; 1963 c 174 § 16; 1961 c 291 § 13; 1953 c 200 § 19; 1951 c 50 § 13; 1949 c 240 § 27; 1947 c 274 § 43; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 11072-42.]
Recodified as RCW 41.40.062 pursuant to 1991 c 35 § 10.
41.40.411
School districts to provide OASI protection and benefits for employee members.
[1965 c 84 § 2.]
Decodified pursuant to 1991 c 35 § 4.
41.40.412
Hearing prior to appeal — Required — Notice.
[1991 c 35 § 94; 1969 c 128 § 14; 1963 c 174 § 17; 1953 c 200 § 22.]
Recodified as RCW 41.40.068 pursuant to 1991 c 35 § 10.
41.40.414
Hearing prior to appeal — Conduct.
[1989 c 175 § 87; 1969 c 128 § 15; 1953 c 200 § 23.]
Recodified as RCW 41.40.073 pursuant to 1991 c 35 § 10.
41.40.416
Employer's contribution — Presentment of evidence — Continuances.
[1953 c 200 § 25.]
Repealed by 1969 c 128 § 17.
41.40.418
Final decision and order of board.
[1953 c 200 § 26.]
Repealed by 1969 c 128 § 17.
41.40.419
Acts punishable as contempt.
[1953 c 200 § 24.]
Repealed by 1969 c 128 § 17.
41.40.420
Judicial review in accordance with Administrative Procedure Act.
[1989 c 175 § 88; 1969 c 128 § 16; 1963 c 174 § 18; 1953 c 200 § 20; 1951 c 50 § 14.]
Recodified as RCW 41.40.078 pursuant to 1991 c 35 § 10.
41.40.430
Appeal — Burden of proof — Action of court.
[1951 c 50 § 15.]
Repealed by 1969 c 128 § 17.
41.40.440
Appeal — No bond required.
[1991 c 35 § 95; 1971 c 81 § 105; 1951 c 50 § 16.]
Recodified as RCW 41.40.082 pursuant to 1991 c 35 § 10.
41.40.450
School district employees — Service credit — Computation provisions.
[1991 c 35 § 96; 1990 c 274 § 4; 1989 c 289 § 2; 1987 c 136 § 1; 1983 c 69 § 2; 1973 c 23 § 1.]
Recodified as RCW 41.40.088 pursuant to 1991 c 35 § 10.
41.40.500
Optional entry of WSU classified employees — Definitions.
[1973 1st ex.s. c 168 § 1.]
Decodified pursuant to 1991 c 35 § 4.
41.40.501
Optional entry of WSU classified employees — Transfer authorized — When membership mandatory.
[1973 1st ex.s. c 168 § 2.]
Decodified pursuant to 1991 c 35 § 4.
41.40.502
Optional entry of WSU classified employees — Amounts to be transferred.
[1973 1st ex.s. c 168 § 3.]
Decodified pursuant to 1991 c 35 § 4.
41.40.503
Optional entry of WSU classified employees — Deficiency payments.
[1973 1st ex.s. c 168 § 4.]
Decodified pursuant to 1991 c 35 § 4.
41.40.504
Optional entry of WSU classified employees — Retention of rights and benefits under retirement plan.
[1973 1st ex.s. c 168 § 5.]
Decodified pursuant to 1991 c 35 § 4.
41.40.505
Optional entry of WSU classified employees — Voluntary relinquishment of rights to employer contributions transferred.
[1973 1st ex.s. c 168 § 6.]
Decodified pursuant to 1991 c 35 § 4.
41.40.506
Optional entry of WSU classified employees — Employee share rights upon termination from system prior to death.
[1973 1st ex.s. c 168 § 7.]
Decodified pursuant to 1991 c 35 § 4.
41.40.507
Optional entry of WSU classified employees — Rules and regulations.
[1973 1st ex.s. c 168 § 8.]
Decodified pursuant to 1991 c 35 § 4.
41.40.508
Optional entry of WSU classified employees — Deficiency payments through reduction in retirement allowance.
[1973 1st ex.s. c 168 § 9.]
Repealed by 1990 c 249 § 22.
Notes:
Savings--1990 c 249: See note following RCW 41.32.493.
41.40.509
Transfer of membership credit from Retirement Plan of former classified employees of WSU employed by U of W — Authorized — Amounts — Deficiency.
[1980 c 112 § 1.]
Decodified pursuant to 1991 c 35 § 4.
41.40.515
Optional entry of classified employees of University of Washington, the regional universities, and The Evergreen State College — Definitions.
[1983 c 3 § 96; 1977 ex.s. c 169 § 97; 1974 ex.s. c 195 § 5.]
Decodified pursuant to 1991 c 35 § 4.
41.40.516
Optional entry of classified employees of University of Washington, the regional universities, and The Evergreen State College — Transfer authorized — When membership mandatory — Election.
[1977 ex.s. c 169 § 98; 1974 ex.s. c 195 § 6.]
Decodified pursuant to 1991 c 35 § 4.
41.40.517
Optional entry of classified employees of University of Washington, regional universities, and The Evergreen State College — Amounts to be transferred.
[1977 ex.s. c 169 § 99; 1974 ex.s. c 195 § 7.]
Decodified pursuant to 1991 c 35 § 4.
41.40.518
Optional entry of classified employees of University of Washington, regional universities, and The Evergreen State College — Deficiency payments.
[1974 ex.s. c 195 § 8.]
Decodified pursuant to 1991 c 35 § 4.
41.40.519
Optional entry of classified employees of University of Washington, regional universities, and The Evergreen State College — Voluntary relinquishment of rights to employer contributions transferred.
[1977 ex.s. c 169 § 100; 1974 ex.s. c 195 § 9.]
Decodified pursuant to 1991 c 35 § 4.
41.40.520
Optional entry of classified employees of University of Washington, regional universities, and The Evergreen State College — Employee share rights upon termination from system prior to death.
[1977 ex.s. c 169 § 101; 1974 ex.s. c 195 § 10.]
Decodified pursuant to 1991 c 35 § 4.
41.40.521
Optional entry of classified employees of University of Washington, regional universities, and The Evergreen State College — Recovery of credit for prior service to establish eligibility.
[1977 ex.s. c 169 § 102; 1974 ex.s. c 195 § 11.]
Decodified pursuant to 1991 c 35 § 4.
41.40.522
Optional entry of classified employees of University of Washington, regional universities, and The Evergreen State College — Rules and regulations.
[1974 ex.s. c 195 § 12.]
Decodified pursuant to 1991 c 35 § 4.
41.40.527
Recovery of higher education service credit earned prior to July 1, 1953.
[1986 c 317 § 4.]
Decodified pursuant to 1991 c 35 § 4.
41.40.530
Transfer of cadet service credit to Washington state patrol retirement system.
[1983 c 81 § 3.]
Recodified as RCW 41.40.092 pursuant to 1991 c 35 § 10.
41.40.535
Transfer of reestablished service credit from state patrol retirement system.
[1986 c 154 § 3.]
Decodified pursuant to 1991 c 35 § 4.
41.40.540
Transfer of membership from judicial retirement system.
[1988 c 109 § 5.]
Recodified as RCW 41.40.095 pursuant to 1991 c 35 § 10.
41.40.542
Transfer of former service from judicial retirement system.
[1988 c 109 § 6.]
Recodified as RCW 41.40.098 pursuant to 1991 c 35 § 10.
41.40.600
Legislative finding.
[1977 ex.s. c 295 § 1.]
Decodified pursuant to 1991 c 35 § 4.
41.40.605
Provisions applicable to plan 2.
[1991 c 35 § 106.]
Repealed by 1992 c 72 § 12.
41.40.650
Employer and member contributions.
[1989 c 273 § 24; 1986 c 268 § 6; 1984 c 184 § 12; 1977 ex.s. c 295 § 6.]
Repealed by 2000 c 247 § 202, effective March 1, 2002.
41.40.713
Purchase of additional service credit — Costs — Rules.
[2004 c 172 § 1.]
Repealed by 2006 c 214 § 7, effective July 1, 2006.
41.40.800
Effect of certain accumulated vacation leave on retirement benefits.
[1983 c 283 § 4.]
Recodified as RCW 41.40.102 pursuant to 1991 c 35 § 10.
41.40.810
Chapter not applicable to officers and employees of state convention and trade center.
[1984 c 210 § 6.]
Recodified as RCW 41.40.105 pursuant to 1991 c 35 § 10.
41.40.833
Purchase of additional service credit — Costs — Rules.
[2004 c 172 § 2.]
Repealed by 2006 c 214 § 7, effective July 1, 2006.
41.40.900
Severability-1977 ex.s. c 295.
[1977 ex.s. c 295 § 24.]
Decodified by the code reviser, July 2016.