WA HB1013

Amends RCW 41.06.076 to update the list of Department of Social and Health Services positions exempt from civil service requirements

Replaces the previous fixed numerical limits (six assistant secretaries, thirteen division directors, six regional directors, six bureau chiefs) with position-based exemptions

Newly exempt positions include: chief of staff, deputy chief of staff, assistant secretaries, deputy assistant secretaries, senior directors, division directors, assistant and deputy division directors, regional administrators, district managers, and executive officers

Extends exemption to superintendents of institutions and executive assistants supporting all named officers, removing the previous requirement that institutions have an average daily population of 100+ residents

Effective date: July 27, 2025