For the case of changing programmatically the state of a node, there is the need of a new hook_workbench_moderation_moderate_alter.
If required, via form alter, is possible to hide the transition dropdown for certain users.

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#1 hook_workbench_moderation_moderate_alter-2342065-1.patch1.54 KBDrupa1ish

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Drupa1ish commented
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Drupa1ish commented

The correct function in the patch is workbench_moderation_moderate

function workbench_moderation_moderate($node, $state) {
  global $user;

    // Allow other modules to change the state.
    drupal_alter('workbench_moderation_moderate', $node, $state);

Sorry , no time to reroll