(1) Except under subsection (3) of this section, a retiree under
the provisions of plan 2 shall not be eligible to receive such
retiree's monthly retirement allowance if he or she is employed
in an eligible position as defined in RCW 41.40.010, 41.32.010,
41.37.010, or 41.35.010, or as a law enforcement officer or
firefighter as defined in RCW 41.26.030. If a retiree's benefits
have been suspended under this section, his or her benefits shall
be reinstated when the retiree terminates the employment that
caused his or her benefits to be suspended. Upon reinstatement,
the retiree's benefits shall be actuarially recomputed pursuant
to the rules adopted by the department.
(2) The department shall adopt rules implementing this
section.
(3) A member or retiree who becomes employed in an eligible
position as defined in RCW 41.40.010, 41.32.010, 41.35.010, or 41.37.010 shall have the option to enter into membership in the
corresponding retirement system for that position notwithstanding
any provision of RCW 41.04.270. A retiree who elects to enter
into plan membership shall have his or her benefits suspended as
provided in subsection (1) of this section. A retiree who does
not elect to enter into plan membership shall continue to receive
his or her benefits without interruption.
[2005 c 372 § 2; (2005 c 372 § 1 expired July 1, 2006); 2004 c 242 § 54; 1998 c 341 § 604; 1990 c 274 § 12; 1977 ex.s. c 294 § 11.]
NOTES:
Effective date -- 2005 c 372 § 2: "Section 2 of this act takes effect July 1, 2006." [2005 c 372 § 5.]
Expiration date -- 2005 c 372 § 1: "Section 1 of this act expires July 1, 2006." [2005 c 372 § 3.]
Effective date -- 2004 c 242: See RCW 41.37.901.
Effective date -- 1998 c 341: See RCW 41.35.901.
Findings -- Construction -- 1990 c 274: See notes following RCW 41.32.010.
Application -- Reservation -- 1990 c 274 §§ 11, 12, 14, and 15:See note following RCW 41.40.690.
Legislative direction and placement -- Section headings -- 1977 ex.s. c 294: See notes following RCW 41.26.410.