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Bill would add WATEC cybersecurity staff into civil‑service coverage; WATEC raises hiring concerns
Summary
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.
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.
Sponsor testimony said roughly 20 IT security specialists are affected; Representative Salahuddin…
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