This article is for voter education only. The LEOFF 1 Coalition Board members and Staff does not support or oppose Initiative 645 and does not recommend either a YES or NO vote.

Washington voters will decide Initiative Measure No. IP26-645 in the November 3, 2026 General Election.

On August 11, 2026, Hagens Berman, the attorneys representing the LEOFF 1 Coalition, Retired Seattle Police Officers Association and Retired Firefighters of Washington and the plaintiffs, filed an Opposition to the Motion to Dismiss in the LEOFF 1 lawsuit.

Washington State’s legal payouts and defense costs reached a record $614 million last year, adding to the state’s growing financial challenges.

The financial health of Washington State affects every taxpayer and every public retirement system. That is why the LEOFF 1 Coalition encourages members to stay informed about the broader fiscal discussions taking place in Olympia.