retroactive

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The law is also retroactive to June 1, 2022, a provision State Police said was needed to protect preparation made for whoever became the next governor after the party primaries that year.

From Seattle Times

“I’m hoping this isn’t the start of a new trend of retroactive punishment against public health departments.”

From Seattle Times

It also had to pay about $230 million in retroactive pay to pilots after they ratified a new labor contract.

From Seattle Times

Sen. Clarke Tucker, the only Democrat in the Senate to vote for the measure, said he still has concerns about parts of the legislation, including the retroactive portion.

From Seattle Times

The negotiating committee has asked for an 11% increase retroactive to the expiration of the last contract, as well as a 4% increase in the second and third years of the agreement.

From Los Angeles Times