(1) The state of Washington may enter into benefits contribution plans with employees of the state pursuant to the internal revenue code, 26 U.S.C. Sec. 125, for the purpose of making it possible for employees of the state to select on a "before-tax basis" certain taxable and nontaxable benefits pursuant to 26 U.S.C. Sec. 125. The purpose of the benefits contribution plan established in this chapter is to attract and retain individuals in governmental service by permitting them to enter into agreements with the state to provide for benefits pursuant to 26 U.S.C. Sec. 125 and other applicable sections of the internal revenue code.

     (2) Nothing in the benefits contribution plan constitutes an employment agreement between the participant and the state, and nothing contained in the participant's benefits contribution agreement, the plan, this section, or RCW 41.05.310 through 41.05.360 gives a participant any right to be retained in state employment.

[1995 1st sp.s. c 6 § 11.]

NOTES:

     Effective date -- 1995 1st sp.s. c 6: See note following RCW 28A.400.410.