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Committee hears mixed response to bill aligning state law with federal work-authorization for public-safety hires
Summary
Engrossed Senate Bill 50 68 would replace references to lawful permanent residents and DACA status with a federal 'legally authorized to work' standard for applicants to law enforcement, civil service, prosecuting attorney and DSHS positions; proponents said it helps recruitment while critics warned about background-check gaps for noncitizen applicants.
The committee received a staff briefing and public testimony on Engrossed Senate Bill 50 68, which aims to align state employment-eligibility language with federal work-authorization standards so that any individual "legally authorized to work in The United States under federal law" may apply for specified public roles.
Martha Whaling summarized the bill’s changes: it removes explicit references to lawful permanent residents…
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