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Committee hears fix to Washington State Patrol longevity bonus, staff say limited one‑time cost
Summary
A House Transportation Committee public hearing on House Bill 1605 considered technical changes to expand eligibility for a $15,000 longevity bonus for Washington State Patrol commissioned employees who reached 26 or more years of service before July 1, 2024; staff estimated a one‑time fiscal impact of about $236,000 for 31 individuals.
House Bill 1605 would expand eligibility for a Washington State Patrol longevity bonus so some senior troopers whose anniversaries fell before July 1, 2024, receive the retention incentive.
The measure would allow commissioned Washington State Patrol (WSP) employees who completed 26 or more years of service before the bonus program’s July 1, 2024 effective date to receive a prorated, one‑time retention incentive equal to $3,750 per quarter they were continuously employed between the law’s effective date and their anniversary date; payments must be completed by June 30, 2025. The underlying longevity program established in 2024 provides eligible employees an annual $15,000 bonus paid in four…
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