SB5790 provides annual cost-of-living adjustments for community and technical college employees in Washington.

SB5790 amends the Revised Code of Washington to ensure annual cost-of-living adjustments for academic and classified employees of community and technical colleges. The adjustments are based on the yearly increase in the cost-of-living index, which is determined by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The state fully funds these increases, with exceptions for specific fiscal years. Each college must certify that the funds are used for salaries and benefits, and these increases are included in future salary base calculations.

SB5790 provides annual cost-of-living adjustments for community and technical college employees in Washington.

SB5790 amends the Revised Code of Washington to ensure annual cost-of-living adjustments for academic and classified employees of community and technical colleges. The adjustments are based on the yearly increase in the cost-of-living index, which is determined by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The state fully funds these increases, with exceptions for specific fiscal years. Each college must certify that the funds are used for salaries and benefits, and these increases are included in future salary base calculations.