Concerning agencies, firefighters, prosecutors, and general or limited authority law enforcement, extending eligibility for employment to all United States citizens or persons legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law.
What changed between versions
Amended RCW 36.27.040 to require prosecutors' deputies to be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents, removing the option for those with other federal work authorization.
Amended RCW 43.101.095 to require corrections officers to be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents, removing the option for those with other federal work authorization.
Amended RCW 77.15.075 to require fish and wildlife officers to be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents, removing the option for those with other federal work authorization.
Added a new section requiring corrections officers to be U.S. citizens or persons legally authorized to work in the United States.
Modified background check requirements to distinguish between peace officers (who need citizenship/LPR status) and corrections officers (who need citizenship or legal work authorization).
Renumbered sections and removed references to several RCW chapters that were no longer included in the final version.
Added extensive new provisions detailing grounds for denial, suspension, or revocation of peace officer and corrections officer certification.