Pension Policy, Select Committee on

Studies issues and policies affecting the state's public employee retirement systems and makes recommendations to the Legislature to better secure the Washington State public employee's retirement benefits.
Board Websitehttps://leg.wa.gov/JointCommittees/SCPP/Pages/About.aspx
Policy AreaLabor
Governor Appointments12
Total Board Positions20
Statutory AuthorityRCW 41.04.276
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
CompensationNon-legislators reimbursed for travel expenses
Term Length (years)3
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: Four active members or representatives from organizations of active members of the state retirement systems with no more than two appointees representing any one employee retirement system; two retired members or representatives of retired members' organizations of the state retirement systems with no two members from the same system; and four employer representatives of members of the state retirement systems appointed by the governor.

Member List

Pension Policy, Select Committee on
Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
1 Thompson, J Pat 07/18/2022 06/30/2025 Active member or representative from organizations of active members of the state retirement systems
2 Yestramski, Michael 02/08/2024 06/30/2026 Active member or representative from organizations of active members of the state retirement systems
3 Rainey, Michael 11/04/2024 06/30/2027 Active member or representative from organizations of active members of the state retirement systems
4 Watson, Harry "Wally" 07/05/2022 06/30/2024 Active member or representative from organizations of active members of the state retirement systems
5 Hermanson, Beverly 07/03/2023 06/30/2026 Retired
6 Soper, Mark 07/01/2021 06/30/2024 Retired
7 Creekpaum, Annette 07/18/2022 06/30/2025 Employer Representative
8 VACANT Employer Representative
9 Murrietta, Anthony 01/15/2021 06/30/2023 Employer Representative
10 Legard, Dan 05/03/2022 06/30/2024 Employer Representative
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