Bill would add WATEC cybersecurity staff into civil‑service coverage; WATEC raises hiring concerns
House Bill 2249 would remove a WATEC exemption so network and security systems employees are covered by civil‑service law; unions testified it fixes an obsolete exemption for roughly 20 IT staff, while WATEC urged caution about recruiting flexibility for modern tech roles.
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House Bill 2249, discussed Feb. 16, would amend state civil‑service statutes to include Washington Technology Solutions (WATEC) network and security systems employees among positions covered by classified service.
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