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WA SB5040
Bill
Status
4/22/2025
Primary Sponsor
Derek Stanford
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AI Summary
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Expands the definition of "uniformed personnel" under RCW 41.56.030 to include all law enforcement officers employed by any city, town, or county, regardless of population size
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Removes previous population thresholds that limited coverage to cities/towns with 2,500+ residents and counties with 10,000+ residents
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Adds law enforcement officers employed by municipal airport governing bodies (operating under chapter 14.08 RCW) to the uniformed personnel definition
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Grants these newly covered officers access to interest arbitration rights for collective bargaining disputes
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Effective date: July 27, 2025
Legislative Description
Revised for 1st substitute: Expanding the definition of uniformed personnel to all law enforcement officers employed by a city, town, county, or governing body of a municipal airport operating under the provisions of chapter 14.08 RCW.
Last Action
Effective date 7/27/2025.
4/22/2025