This bill amends RCW 41.40.023 to expand membership eligibility in the public employees' retirement system to include certain part-time bus drivers employed by public transportation benefit areas, specifically those who are also employed full-time by the federal government. The new legal language specifies that these part-time bus drivers must be making contributions to the federal employees' retirement system to qualify for membership in the state retirement system.

In addition to this new provision, the bill also makes several technical amendments, including the replacement of the term "reserve officers'" with "reserve officers' relief and pension principal fund" and the addition of "cannabis" to the liquor control board's designation. Overall, the bill aims to ensure that part-time bus drivers who meet specific employment criteria can access retirement benefits, thereby enhancing their financial security.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 41.40.023
Bill as Passed Legislature: 41.40.023
Session Law: 41.40.023