The bill amends RCW 41.56.030 to expand the definition of "uniformed personnel" to include all law enforcement officers employed by municipal airports, in addition to those employed by cities, towns, and counties. Specifically, it removes the population restrictions previously applied to law enforcement officers in cities and counties, thereby allowing for a broader inclusion of law enforcement personnel in the definition. The new language specifies that law enforcement officers at municipal airports operating under chapter 14.08 RCW are now recognized as uniformed personnel.

In addition to the inclusion of airport law enforcement officers, the bill maintains the existing definitions and categories of uniformed personnel, which include correctional employees, peace officers, firefighters, and public safety telecommunicators, among others. This legislative change aims to ensure that all law enforcement officers, regardless of their employment location, are recognized under the same framework, thereby enhancing their representation and rights within the collective bargaining process.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 41.56.030
Substitute Bill: 41.56.030
Bill as Passed Legislature: 41.56.030
Session Law: 41.56.030