Concerning the establishment of a state patrol longevity bonus.

Washington State Senate Bill 5527 establishes a $15,000 annual longevity bonus for Washington State Patrol troopers with 26 or more years of service, paid in four quarterly installments starting July 1, 2024. It also provides a one-time retention incentive (based on the employee's anniversary quarter) for eligible troopers already meeting the service requirement before July 1, 2024, payable by June 30, 2025. The bonus is time-limited (expiring June 30, 2029), not counted toward pension calculations, and requires quarterly reports on trooper staffing levels to the legislature. This policy directly affects senior Washington State Patrol officers meeting the service criteria, aiming to retain experienced personnel.