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Washington lawmakers approve early retirement penalties

Washington lawmakers agreed Tuesday to reduce benefits for future state workers who take early retirement, making a pact that had eluded them for months and delayed final action on the state budget.

By Mike Baker | Updated on April 11, 2012

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Washington lawmakers agreed Tuesday to reduce benefits for future state workers who take early retirement, making a pact that had eluded them for months and delayed final action on the state budget.

The state House passed the measure shortly before 11 p.m. on Tuesday night, finalizing a deal that had eluded lawmakers for months and delayed final action on the state budget. The House had delayed debate on the bill for three hours amid concern from Democrats that other key bills were in jeopardy.

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