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WA HB2309

Bill

Official Source

Status

Enrolled

3/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Mari Leavitt

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands restrictions on degree requirements for state classified positions to include postgraduate degrees, not just two-year and four-year degrees
  • Prohibits requiring any college degree (two-year, four-year, or postgraduate) as the sole method to demonstrate qualifications unless the degree is legally required to perform essential job functions
  • Amends RCW 41.06.157, which governs the state's comprehensive classification plan for civil service positions
  • Aims to reduce barriers to state employment by opening positions to candidates who can demonstrate qualifications through alternative means

Legislative Description

Reducing barriers to state employment by eliminating postgraduate degree requirements that are unnecessary.

Last Action

Delivered to Governor.

3/6/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules2/25/2026
State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections2/2/2026
Rules1/22/2026
State Government & Tribal Relations1/12/2026

Full Bill Text

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