The bill authorizes fire protection districts in Washington State to dissolve their existing civil service systems, provided they receive approval from the civil service employees. It amends RCW 52.30.040 to include new provisions that allow a fire protection district with a fully-paid fire department to establish civil service in accordance with the same guidelines applicable to cities, towns, and municipalities.

Specifically, the bill introduces a process for dissolution, which requires the board of fire commissioners to adopt a resolution to dissolve the civil service system, followed by a vote from a majority of the civil service employees within 60 days of the resolution. This change aims to provide fire protection districts with greater flexibility in managing their civil service systems while ensuring that employee input is considered in the decision-making process.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 52.30.040