Chapter 41.26 RCW dispositions

Sections

41.26.005  Provisions applicable to "plan 1" and "plan 2."

[1992 c 72 s 2; 1991 c 35 s 12; 1989 c 273 s 10; 1985 c 102 s 5; 1979 ex.s. c 249 s 1; 1977 ex.s. c 294 s 18.] Repealed by 2026 c 261 s 504, effective June 30, 2029. Later enactment, see RCW 41.26A.005.

41.26.033  Use of shared leave — Impact on calculation of service credit and final average salary.

[2010 c 50 § 1.]
Recodified as RCW 41.26.476 by the code reviser November 2010.

41.26.035  "Minimum medical and health standards" defined.

[1991 c 35 s 14; 1971 ex.s. c 257 s 2.] Repealed by 2026 c 261 s 504, effective June 30, 2029. Later enactment, see RCW 41.26A.035.

41.26.043  Credit for CETA employment — Conditions.

[1979 ex.s. c 45 § 2.]
Decodified pursuant to 1991 c 35 § 4.

41.26.045  Minimum medical and health standards.

[2012 c 117 s 40; 1979 ex.s. c 249 s 3; 1977 ex.s. c 294 s 20; 1974 ex.s. c 120 s 8; 1971 ex.s. c 257 s 3.] Repealed by 2026 c 261 s 504, effective June 30, 2029. Later enactment, see RCW 41.26A.045.

41.26.046  Minimum medical and health standards—Board to adopt—Publication and distribution—Employer certification procedures.

[2012 c 117 s 41; 1987 c 418 s 2; 1977 ex.s. c 294 s 21; 1974 ex.s. c 120 s 12; 1972 ex.s. c 131 s 2; 1971 ex.s. c 257 s 4.] Repealed by 2026 c 261 s 504, effective June 30, 2029. Later enactment, see RCW 41.26A.046.

41.26.047  Minimum medical and health standards—Exemptions—Employer may adopt higher standards.

[2012 c 117 s 42; 1972 ex.s. c 131 s 3; 1971 ex.s. c 257 s 5.] Repealed by 2026 c 261 s 504, effective June 30, 2029. Later enactment, see RCW 41.26A.047.

41.26.050  Law enforcement officers' and firefighters' retirement board to administer system — Additional members, election, terms.

[1974 ex.s. c 120 § 2; 1972 ex.s. c 131 § 4; 1971 ex.s. c 257 § 7; 1970 ex.s. c 6 § 3; 1969 ex.s. c 209 § 5.]
Repealed by 1982 c 163 § 23, effective June 30, 1982.

41.26.051  Law enforcement officers' and firefighters' retirement board abolished — Transfer of powers, duties, and functions.

[1982 c 163 § 5.]
Decodified pursuant to 1991 c 35 § 4.

41.26.052  Notice for hearing required prior to petitioning for judicial review.

[1984 c 184 § 16; 1981 c 294 § 6; 1969 ex.s. c 209 § 19. Formerly RCW 41.26.210.]
Recodified as RCW 41.26.211 pursuant to 1992 c 72 § 11.

41.26.054  Hearing — Conduct.

[1984 c 184 § 17; 1981 c 294 § 7; 1969 ex.s. c 209 § 20. Formerly RCW 41.26.220.]
Recodified as RCW 41.26.221 pursuant to 1992 c 72 § 11.

41.26.058  Cause of action for injury or death, when.

[1991 c 35 § 28; 1971 ex.s. c 257 § 15. Formerly RCW 41.26.280.]
Recodified as RCW 41.26.281 pursuant to 1992 c 72 § 11.

41.26.060  Director of retirement systems to administer system — Duties.

[1991 c 35 § 16; 1982 c 163 § 6; 1981 c 3 § 27; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 44 § 3; 1971 ex.s. c 216 § 1; 1969 ex.s. c 209 § 6.]
Recodified as RCW 41.50.055 pursuant to 1991 c 35 § 5.

41.26.065  Payment of legal and medical expenses of system.

[1984 c 184 § 5.]
Repealed by 1991 c 35 § 3.

41.26.070  Washington law enforcement officers' and firefighters' retirement funds created — Investment — Custodian — Department of retirement systems expense fund — Employer reimbursement — Legislative appropriation.

[1989 c 273 § 12; 1981 c 3 § 28; 1973 1st ex.s. c 103 § 2; 1971 ex.s. c 216 § 2; 1969 ex.s. c 209 § 7.]
Repealed by 1991 c 35 § 3.

41.26.075  Provisions applicable to plan 1.

[1992 c 72 s 3; 1991 c 35 s 101.] Repealed by 2026 c 261 s 504, effective June 30, 2029.

41.26.076  Use of shared leave — Impact on calculation of service credit and final average salary.

[2010 c 50 § 1. Formerly RCW 41.26.033.]
Decodified by the code reviser September 2011. Inadvertently codified twice. See RCW 41.26.476 for current enactment.

41.26.080  Funding total liability of plan 1 system.

[2007 c 492 s 8; 2000 2nd sp.s. c 1 s 907; 1991 c 35 s 17; 1989 c 273 s 13; 1969 ex.s. c 209 s 8.] Repealed by 2026 c 261 s 504, effective June 30, 2029. Later enactment, see RCW 41.26A.080.

41.26.085  Employee contributions to retirement system expense fund.

[1972 ex.s. c 131 § 5; 1971 ex.s. c 216 § 3.]
Repealed by 1990 c 8 § 5.

41.26.090  Retirement for service.

[1991 sp.s. c 11 s 4. Prior: 1991 c 343 s 15; 1991 c 35 s 18; 1977 ex.s. c 294 s 22; 1972 ex.s. c 131 s 6; 1971 ex.s. c 257 s 8; 1970 ex.s. c 6 s 4; 1969 ex.s. c 209 s 9.] Repealed by 2026 c 261 s 504, effective June 30, 2029. Later enactment, see RCW 41.26A.090.

41.26.100  Allowance on retirement for service.

[2006 c 350 s 1; 1991 c 343 s 16; 1974 ex.s. c 120 s 3; 1972 ex.s. c 131 s 7; 1971 ex.s. c 257 s 9; 1970 ex.s. c 6 s 5; 1969 ex.s. c 209 s 10.] Repealed by 2026 c 261 s 504, effective June 30, 2029. Later enactment, see RCW 41.26A.100.

41.26.105  Purchase of actuarially equivalent life annuity benefit upon retirement—Purchase by past retirees.

[2016 c 222 s 2.] Repealed by 2026 c 261 s 504, effective June 30, 2029. Later enactment, see RCW 41.26A.105.

41.26.110  Disability boards authorized—Composition—Terms—Reimbursement for travel expenses—Duties.

[2020 c 107 s 7. Prior: 2013 c 213 s 1; 2013 c 23 s 69; 2005 c 66 s 1; 2003 c 30 s 3; 2000 c 234 s 1; 1988 c 164 s 1; 1982 c 12 s 1; 1974 ex.s. c 120 s 9; 1970 ex.s. c 6 s 6; 1969 ex.s. c 219 s 3; 1969 ex.s. c 209 s 11.] Repealed by 2026 c 261 s 504, effective June 30, 2029. Later enactment, see RCW 41.26A.110.

41.26.115  Director of retirement systems to adopt rules governing disability boards—Remand of orders not in accordance with rules.

[1981 c 294 s 1.] Repealed by 2026 c 261 s 504, effective June 30, 2029. Later enactment, see RCW 41.26A.115.

41.26.120  Retirement for disability incurred in the line of duty.

[1991 c 35 s 19; 1986 c 176 s 5; 1985 c 102 s 2; 1981 c 294 s 2; 1974 ex.s. c 120 s 10; 1972 ex.s. c 131 s 8; 1970 ex.s. c 6 s 7; 1969 ex.s. c 209 s 12.] Repealed by 2026 c 261 s 504, effective June 30, 2029. Later enactment, see RCW 41.26A.120.

41.26.125  Retirement for disability not incurred in the line of duty.

[1986 c 176 s 6; 1985 c 102 s 3.] Repealed by 2026 c 261 s 504, effective June 30, 2029. Later enactment, see RCW 41.26A.125.

41.26.130  Allowance on retirement for disability.

[1991 c 35 s 20; 1987 c 185 s 11; 1981 c 294 s 3; 1970 ex.s. c 6 s 8; 1969 ex.s. c 209 s 13.] Repealed by 2026 c 261 s 504, effective June 30, 2029. Later enactment, see RCW 41.26A.130.

41.26.135  Cessation of disability—Determination.

[1985 c 103 s 1.] Repealed by 2026 c 261 s 504, effective June 30, 2029. Later enactment, see RCW 41.26A.135.

41.26.140  Reexaminations of disability beneficiaries—Reentry—Appeal.

[1991 c 35 s 21; 1985 c 103 s 2; 1981 c 294 s 4; 1974 ex.s. c 120 s 4; 1970 ex.s. c 6 s 9; 1969 ex.s. c 209 s 14.] Repealed by 2026 c 261 s 504, effective June 30, 2029. Later enactment, see RCW 41.26A.140.

41.26.150  Sickness or disability benefits—Medical services.

[2013 c 23 s 70; 1992 c 22 s 3; 1991 c 35 s 22; 1987 c 185 s 12; 1983 c 106 s 23; 1974 ex.s. c 120 s 11; 1971 ex.s. c 257 s 10; 1970 ex.s. c 6 s 10; 1969 ex.s. c 219 s 4; 1969 ex.s. c 209 s 15.] Repealed by 2026 c 261 s 504, effective June 30, 2029. Later enactment, see RCW 41.26A.150.

41.26.160  Death benefits—Duty or military service connected.

[2009 c 226 s 1; 2005 c 62 s 1; 2002 c 158 s 1; 1999 c 134 s 2; 1991 sp.s. c 11 s 5. Prior: 1991 c 343 s 17; 1991 c 35 s 23; 1986 c 176 s 7; 1977 ex.s. c 294 s 23; 1974 ex.s. c 120 s 5; 1972 ex.s. c 131 s 9; 1971 ex.s. c 257 s 11; 1970 ex.s. c 6 s 12; 1969 ex.s. c 209 s 17.] Repealed by 2026 c 261 s 504, effective June 30, 2029. Later enactment, see RCW 41.26A.160.

41.26.161  Death benefits—Nonduty connected.

[2005 c 62 s 2; 2002 c 158 s 2; 1999 c 134 s 3.] Repealed by 2026 c 261 s 504, effective June 30, 2029. Later enactment, see RCW 41.26A.161.

41.26.162  Ex spouse qualifying as surviving spouse.

[2005 c 62 s 3; 2002 c 158 s 3; 1991 sp.s. c 12 s 2.] Repealed by 2026 c 261 s 504, effective June 30, 2029. Later enactment, see RCW 41.26A.162.

41.26.164  Optional reduced retirement allowance—Continues for spouse otherwise ineligible for survivor benefits.

[2016 c 120 s 1; 2005 c 67 s 1; 2002 c 158 s 4.] Repealed by 2026 c 261 s 504, effective June 30, 2029. Later enactment, see RCW 41.26A.164.

41.26.170  Refund of contributions on discontinuance of service—Reentry.

[1994 c 197 s 6; 1991 c 35 s 24; 1970 ex.s. c 6 s 14; 1969 ex.s. c 209 s 22.] Repealed by 2026 c 261 s 504, effective June 30, 2029. Later enactment, see RCW 41.26A.170.

41.26.180  Exemption from judicial process, taxes — Exceptions — Deduction for insurance upon request.

[1991 c 365 § 20; 1991 c 35 § 25; 1989 c 360 § 24; 1987 c 326 § 22; 1979 ex.s. c 205 § 4; 1971 ex.s. c 257 § 12; 1970 ex.s. c 6 § 15; 1969 ex.s. c 209 § 23.]
Recodified as RCW 41.26.053 pursuant to 1994 c 298 § 5.

41.26.190  Credit for military service.

[1991 c 35 s 26; 1970 ex.s. c 6 s 13; 1969 ex.s. c 209 s 18.] Repealed by 2026 c 261 s 504, effective June 30, 2029. Later enactment, see RCW 41.26A.190.

41.26.192  Credit for service under prior pension system—Restoration of withdrawn contributions.

[1994 c 197 s 7; 1992 c 157 s 1.] Repealed by 2026 c 261 s 504, effective June 30, 2029. Later enactment, see RCW 41.26A.192.

41.26.194  Credit for service under prior pension system—Service not covered under prior system.

[1994 c 197 s 8; 1992 c 157 s 2.] Repealed by 2026 c 261 s 504, effective June 30, 2029. Later enactment, see RCW 41.26A.194.

41.26.195  Transfer of service credit from other retirement system—Irrevocable election allowed.

[2010 c 260 s 1; 2007 c 492 s 9; 2003 c 294 s 2; 1997 c 122 s 1.] Repealed by 2026 c 261 s 504, effective June 30, 2029. Later enactment, see RCW 41.26A.195.

41.26.197  Service credit for paid leave of absence—Application to elected officials of labor organizations.

[1993 c 95 s 3.] Repealed by 2026 c 261 s 504, effective June 30, 2029. Later enactment, see RCW 41.26A.197.

41.26.199  Purchase of additional service credit—Costs—Rules.

[2006 c 214 s 5.] Repealed by 2026 c 261 s 504, effective June 30, 2029. Later enactment, see RCW 41.26A.199.

41.26.200  Appeal to director of retirement systems.

[1981 c 294 s 5; 1974 ex.s. c 120 s 6; 1971 ex.s. c 257 s 13; 1970 ex.s. c 6 s 11; 1969 ex.s. c 209 s 16.] Repealed by 2026 c 261 s 504, effective June 30, 2029. Later enactment, see RCW 41.26A.200.

41.26.210  Notice for hearing required prior to petitioning for judicial review.

[1984 c 184 § 16; 1981 c 294 § 6; 1969 ex.s. c 209 § 19.]
Recodified as RCW 41.26.052 pursuant to 1991 c 35 § 8.

41.26.211  Notice for hearing required prior to petitioning for judicial review.

[1984 c 184 s 16; 1981 c 294 s 6; 1969 ex.s. c 209 s 19. Formerly RCW 41.26.052, 41.26.210.] Repealed by 2026 c 261 s 504, effective June 30, 2029. Later enactment, see RCW 41.26A.211.

41.26.220  Hearing — Conduct.

[1984 c 184 § 17; 1981 c 294 § 7; 1969 ex.s. c 209 § 20.]
Recodified as RCW 41.26.054 pursuant to 1991 c 35 § 8.

41.26.221  Hearing—Conduct.

[1984 c 184 s 17; 1981 c 294 s 7; 1969 ex.s. c 209 s 20. Formerly RCW 41.26.054, 41.26.220.] Repealed by 2026 c 261 s 504, effective June 30, 2029. Later enactment, see RCW 41.26A.221.

41.26.230  No bond required on appeal to court.

[1984 c 184 § 18; 1971 c 81 § 103; 1969 ex.s. c 209 § 21.]
Recodified as RCW 41.26.056 pursuant to 1991 c 35 § 8.

41.26.240  Increases or decreases in retirement allowances to be determined by department in accordance with consumer price index.

[1991 c 35 s 27; 1974 ex.s. c 120 s 13; 1970 ex.s. c 6 s 16; 1969 ex.s. c 209 s 24.] Repealed by 2026 c 261 s 504, effective June 30, 2029. Later enactment, see RCW 41.26A.240.

41.26.250  Increase in presently payable benefits for service or disability authorized.

[1975 1st ex.s. c 178 s 3; 1974 ex.s. c 190 s 3; 1970 ex.s. c 37 s 2; 1969 ex.s. c 209 s 34.] Repealed by 2026 c 261 s 504, effective June 30, 2029. Later enactment, see RCW 41.26A.250.

41.26.260  Increase in certain presently payable death benefits authorized.

[1974 ex.s. c 190 s 4; 1969 ex.s. c 209 s 35.] Repealed by 2026 c 261 s 504, effective June 30, 2029. Later enactment, see RCW 41.26A.260.

41.26.270  Declaration of policy respecting benefits for injury or death—Civil actions abolished.

[1989 c 12 s 13; 1987 c 185 s 13; 1985 c 102 s 4; 1971 ex.s. c 257 s 14.] Repealed by 2026 c 261 s 504, effective June 30, 2029. Later enactment, see RCW 41.26A.270.

41.26.280  Cause of action for injury or death, when.

[1991 c 35 § 28; 1971 ex.s. c 257 § 15.]
Recodified as RCW 41.26.058 pursuant to 1991 c 35 § 8.

41.26.281  Cause of action for injury or death, when.

[1991 c 35 s 28; 1971 ex.s. c 257 s 15. Formerly RCW 41.26.058, 41.26.280.] Repealed by 2026 c 261 s 504, effective June 30, 2029. Later enactment, see RCW 41.26A.281.

41.26.290  Adjustment of payments when record error.

[1971 ex.s. c 257 § 16.]
Repealed by 1982 c 13 § 2.

41.26.291  Lump sum defined benefit—Payable January 31, 2023.

[2022 c 168 s 1.] Repealed by 2026 c 261 s 504, effective June 30, 2029. Later enactment, see RCW 41.26A.291.

41.26.300  Falsification — Penalty.

[1972 ex.s. c 131 § 10.]
Recodified as RCW 41.26.062 pursuant to 1991 c 35 § 8.

41.26.310  Transfer of service credit from firemen's pension system to city's police pension system.

Cross-reference section, decodified pursuant to 1991 c 35 § 4.

41.26.320  Employer to provide information required by state actuary.

[1977 ex.s. c 294 § 19.]
Repealed by 1991 c 35 § 3.

41.26.330  Investments — Exercise of judgment and care required.

[1977 ex.s. c 251 § 8.]
Repealed by 1991 c 35 § 3.

41.26.3901  Severability—1969 ex.s. c 209.

[1969 ex.s. c 209 s 42. Formerly RCW 41.26.900.] Repealed by 2026 c 261 s 504, effective June 30, 2029.

41.26.3902  Act to control inconsistencies.

[1969 ex.s. c 209 s 43. Formerly RCW 41.26.910.] Repealed by 2026 c 261 s 504, effective June 30, 2029.

41.26.3903  Effective date—1969 ex.s. c 209.

[1969 ex.s. c 209 s 45. Formerly RCW 41.26.920.] Repealed by 2026 c 261 s 504, effective June 30, 2029.

41.26.400  Legislative finding.

[1977 ex.s. c 294 § 1.]
Decodified pursuant to 1991 c 35 § 4.

41.26.405  Provisions applicable to plan 2.

[1991 c 35 § 102.]
Repealed by 1992 c 72 § 12.

41.26.410  Provisions applicable to plan 2.

[1991 c 35 s 29; 1977 ex.s. c 294 s 2.] Repealed by 2026 c 261 s 504, effective June 30, 2029.

41.26.475  Members disabled before July 23, 1989 — Receipt of service credit — Conditions.

[1989 c 88 § 3.]
Decodified pursuant to 1991 c 35 § 4.

41.26.547  Emergency medical technicians—Job relocation—Retirement options.

[2007 c 304 § 1; 2005 c 459 § 2; 2003 c 293 § 1.]
Expired July 1, 2023, pursuant to 2014 c 145 § 1 and 2007 c 304 §§ 2-4.

41.26.560  Election to become member of system under RCW 41.26.420 through 41.26.550 — Persons eligible — Rights, benefits and duties — Procedure, etc.

[1980 c 130 § 1.]
Decodified pursuant to 1991 c 35 § 4.

41.26.600  Effect of certain accumulated vacation leave on retirement benefits.

[1983 c 283 § 2.]
Repealed by 1991 c 35 § 3.

41.26.800  Local public safety enhancement account-Creation-Distribution-Uses.

[2008 c 99 § 2.]
Repealed by 2019 c 366 § 4.

41.26.900  Severability — 1969 ex.s. c 209.

[1969 ex.s. c 209 § 42.]
Recodified as RCW 41.26.3901 pursuant to 1991 c 35 § 8.

41.26.901  Severability-1977 ex.s. c 294.

[1977 ex.s. c 294 § 26.]
Decodified by the code reviser, July 2016.

41.26.902  Severability-2003 c 2 (Initiative Measure No. 790).

[2003 c 2 § 9 (Initiative Measure No. 790, approved November 5, 2002).]
Decodified by the code reviser, July 2016.

41.26.903  Captions not law-2003 c 2 (Initiative Measure No. 790).

[2003 c 2 § 10 (Initiative Measure No. 790, approved November 5, 2002).]
Decodified by the code reviser, July 2016.

41.26.905  Severability-2003 c 92.

[2003 c 92 § 11.]
Decodified by the code reviser, July 2016.

41.26.910  Act to control inconsistencies.

[1969 ex.s. c 209 § 43.]
Recodified as RCW 41.26.3902 pursuant to 1991 c 35 § 8.

41.26.920  Effective date — 1969 ex.s. c 209.

[1969 ex.s. c 209 § 45.]
Recodified as RCW 41.26.3903 pursuant to 1991 c 35 § 8.