Establishes an annual $15,000 longevity bonus for Washington State Patrol employees with 26 or more years of service.

The bill establishes an annual $15,000 longevity bonus for Washington State Patrol employees who have completed 26 or more years of service. This bonus is paid in four equal quarterly payments on the employee's anniversary date of state employment. The bonus is intended to retain senior personnel and is not included in salary or average final salary for pension benefit calculations. The bill also mandates quarterly reports on field force trooper positions to the Office of Financial Management and relevant legislative committees.

Establishes an annual $15,000 longevity bonus for Washington State Patrol employees with 26 or more years of service.

The bill establishes an annual $15,000 longevity bonus for Washington State Patrol employees who have completed 26 or more years of service. This bonus is paid in four equal quarterly payments on the employee's anniversary date of state employment. The bonus is intended to retain senior personnel and is not included in salary or average final salary for pension benefit calculations. The bill also mandates quarterly reports on field force trooper positions to the Office of Financial Management and relevant legislative committees.