Department of Transportation - Rail - Operating
Average Annual FTEs | Near General Fund State | Other Funds | Total Funds | |
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(Dollars in Thousands) | ||||
Current Budget | 15.0 | 0 | 86,674 | 86,674 |
2025-27 Maintenance Level | 15.0 | 0 | 83,048 | 83,048 |
Difference from 2025-27 Original | 0.0 | 0 | (3,626) | (3,626) |
% Change from 2025-27 Original | 0.0% | 0.0% | (4.2%) | (4.2%) |
2025 Policy Comp Changes |
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WFSE General Government | 0.0 | 0 | 16 | 16 |
PTE Local 17 General Government | 0.0 | 0 | 42 | 42 |
Non-Rep General Wage Increase | 0.0 | 0 | 89 | 89 |
Non-Rep Targeted Pay Increases | 0.0 | 0 | 8 | 8 |
Updated PEBB Rate | 0.0 | 0 | (5) | (5) |
PERS & TRS Plan 1 Benefit Increase | 0.0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
Pension Benefit Amortization | 0.0 | 0 | (8) | (8) |
2025 Policy Comp Changes Total | 0.0 | 0 | 144 | 144 |
Total Policy Changes | 0.0 | 0 | 144 | 144 |
2025-27 Policy Level | 15.0 | 0 | 83,192 | 83,192 |
Difference from 2023-25 | 0.0 | 0 | (3,482) | (3,482) |
% Change from 2025-27 Original | 0.0% | 0.0% | (4.0%) | (4.0%) |
Policy Changes
WFSE General Government
Funding for bargaining includes a 3%/2% general wage increase, targeted job classification increases, wildfire disaster leave, expanded bereavement leave, and paid vaccine travel time during pandemic emergencies. The agreement also includes: an additional $1 per hour supplemental shift premium for eligible employees who are assigned to a facility that provides direct care to residents, patients, and/or clients and whose duties are performed on location on evenings and weekends; 5% premium pay for employees who are assigned to a 24/7 facility that provides direct care to residents, patients, at-risk youth, and/or clients and whose duties are required to be performed on location, which will be in effect for the 2025–27 biennium; three additional steps on the nurse salary schedule; and an increase to the annual lump-sum payment for employees in LNI risk codes 7200/7201 from $500 to $750. (Motor Vehicle Account - Federal, Motor Vehicle Account - State, Puget Sound Ferry Operations Acct - State, other funds)
PTE Local 17 General Government
Funding for bargaining includes a 3%/2% general wage increase, targeted job classification increases, wildfire disaster leave, expanded bereavement leave, and paid vaccine travel time during pandemic emergencies. (Alaskan Way Viaduct Replacement Pro - State, Motor Vehicle Account - State, Multimodal Transportation Account - State, other funds)
Non-Rep General Wage Increase
Funding is provided for wage increases for state employees who are not represented by a union or are not under a bargaining agreement that is subject to financial feasibility determination. It is sufficient for a general wage increase of 3%, effective July 1, 2025, and a general wage increase of 2%, effective July 1, 2026. This item includes both general government and higher education workers. (Motor Vehicle Account - Federal, Motor Vehicle Account - State, Puget Sound Ferry Operations Acct - State, other funds)
Non-Rep Targeted Pay Increases
Funding is provided for classified state employees who are not represented by a union or not covered by a bargaining agreement subject to financial feasibility determination, for pay increases in specific job classes in alignment with other employees. (Motor Vehicle Account - Federal, Motor Vehicle Account - State, Multimodal Transportation Account - State, other funds)
Updated PEBB Rate
This item adjusts the employer funding rate for public employee insurance benefits to reflect policy-level decision packages. It increases the rate by $8 per month in the first fiscal year and decreases the rate by $34 per month in the second fiscal year, compared to the maintenance-level update, for a total rate of $1,315 in the first year and $1,355 in the second year. (Aeronautics Account - State, Climate Transit Programs Account - State, SR #520 Corridor Account - State, other funds)
PERS & TRS Plan 1 Benefit Increase
An adjustment is made for pension contribution rates, including to fund a benefit increase of 3%, up to a maximum of $110 per month for eligible Public Employees' and Teachers' Retirement Systems Plan 1 members. (Motor Vehicle Account - Federal, Motor Vehicle Account - State, Puget Sound Ferry Operations Acct - State, other funds)
Pension Benefit Amortization
An adjustment is made to the base pension rates, as set out in a proposed bill addressing the calculation of the base rate for the 2025–27 biennium, as well as amortization of Plan 1 benefit increases. (Alaskan Way Viaduct Replacement Pro - State, Climate Transit Programs Account - State, Tacoma Narrows Toll Bridge Account - State, other funds)