Authorizes background checks on gubernatorial appointees.

Provides that, when requested by the governor or the director of the department of personnel, nonconviction criminal history fingerprint record checks shall be conducted through the Washington state patrol identification and criminal history section and the federal bureau of investigation on applicants for agency head positions appointed by the governor.

Declares that information received pursuant to this act shall be confidential and made available only to the governor or director of the department of personnel or their employees directly involved in the selection, hiring, or background investigation of the subject of the record check.