Bill > HB2042

This bill modifies existing state employment laws to provide hiring preferences for certain federal employees who were separated from federal service due to specific executive orders or changes in remote work arrangements. The bill amends the existing veterans' hiring preference rules in RCW 41.04.010 by adding a new 5% scoring criteria for federal employees in competitive examinations, similar to existing veteran preference points. Specifically, federal employees who were separated from federal service under Executive Order 14210 (issued on February 11, 2025) or who voluntarily left federal service due to the termination of remote work arrangements can now receive a 5% boost in their examination scores for state job applications. Additionally, the bill adds a new section to state law requiring all state agencies to prefer federal employees for appointment and employment. The bill defines a "federal employee" specifically as those impacted by the mentioned executive orders, ensuring a targeted approach to providing employment opportunities for these individuals who may have been displaced from federal service.

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https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=2042&Year=2025&Initiative=false