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WA HB2249

Bill

Status

Enrolled

3/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

Osman Salahuddin

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes "network and systems security" employees at Washington Technology Solutions from the list of positions exempt from state civil service law coverage under RCW 41.06.070

  • Network and security systems employees would become part of the classified civil service, gaining protections such as merit-based hiring, discipline procedures, and job security provisions

  • Other Washington Technology Solutions IT positions remain exempt from civil service, including systems integration, data center engineering, network systems engineering, IT contracting, and customer relations management staff

  • Amends existing statute RCW 41.06.070, which was previously amended in 2024

Legislative Description

Amending the state civil service statutes to include Washington technology solutions network and security systems employees.

Last Action

Delivered to Governor.

3/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules3/2/2026
Ways & Means2/25/2026
State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections2/12/2026
Rules1/27/2026
State Government & Tribal Relations1/12/2026

Full Bill Text

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