The bill amends the state civil service statutes to include employees of the Washington technology solutions network and security systems. Specifically, it updates RCW 41.06.070 to exempt these employees from the provisions of the chapter, allowing them to perform functions related to systems integration, data center engineering and management, network systems engineering and management, information technology contracting, and information technology customer relations management. Notably, the language regarding "network and systems security" has been deleted from the list of functions these employees perform.

In addition to the inclusion of Washington technology solutions employees, the bill maintains various exemptions for other state employees, including those in the legislative and judicial branches, technical colleges, and various commissions. It also outlines the rights of classified employees who transition to exempt positions, including the right of reversion to a classified position under certain conditions. The bill was passed by both the House and Senate and approved by the Governor, indicating a legislative consensus on the need to adapt civil service statutes to modern technological roles within state government.

Statutes affected:
Original bill: 41.06.070
Bill as passed Legislature: 41.06.070
Session law: 41.06.070