Purpose.
RCW 41.34.010
in effectThe purpose of chapter 239, Laws of 1995 is to: (1) Provide a fair and reasonable value from the retirement system for those who leave public employment before retirement; (2) Increase flexibility for such employees to make transitions into other public or private sector employment; (3) Increase employee options for addressing retirement needs, personal financial planning, and career transitions; and (4) Continue the legislature's established policy of having employees contribute toward their retirement benefits.
The purpose of chapter 239, Laws of 1995 is to:
(1) Provide a fair and reasonable value from the retirement system for those who leave public employment before retirement;
(2) Increase flexibility for such employees to make transitions into other public or private sector employment;
(3) Increase employee options for addressing retirement needs, personal financial planning, and career transitions; and
(4) Continue the legislature's established policy of having employees contribute toward their retirement benefits.
Source: WA Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=41.34&full=trueFetched: 6/29/2026