Bill > HB1045

This bill seeks to expand the definition of uniformed personnel in RCW 41.56.030 to include all law enforcement officers employed by a city, town, or county. While the provided XML text does not show the specific language change for this expansion, the bill's title and government summary indicate its intent to broaden the scope of who is considered uniformed personnel under the law. The bill would amend RCW 41.56.030, which is a chapter related to public employment and collective bargaining, to ensure that law enforcement officers from various local jurisdictions are included in the definition. This change could potentially impact labor relations, collective bargaining rights, and employment classifications for law enforcement officers across different local government levels in Washington state.

Labor and Employment

https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1045&Year=2025&Initiative=false