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This bill expands the definition of uniformed personnel in the context of labor relations (specifically in RCW 41.56.030) to include all law enforcement officers employed by a city, town, county, or the governing body of a municipal airport operating under chapter 14.08 RCW. While the provided XML text does not show the specific language changes, the bill's title and government summary indicate that the legislation aims to broaden the scope of who is considered uniformed personnel for collective bargaining and employment relations purposes. The change would potentially allow more law enforcement officers to have collective bargaining rights or be covered under specific employment regulations. The bill specifically references municipal airport law enforcement, suggesting that these officers were previously not included in the uniform personnel definition and will now be explicitly covered under the statute.

Budget and Finance, Business and Industry, Labor and Employment

https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5040&Year=2025&Initiative=false