Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Passed House 5 D cosponsors

HB 1399 — Modernizing, harmonizing, and clarifying laws concerning sheriffs, chiefs, marshals, and police matrons.

Last action — Referred to Community Safety.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has passed the House. Introduced January 20, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the Senate.

Prognosis

Advancing 36% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Moderate

How often bills like it became law.

  • Passed House

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 5 sponsors

    1 primary, 4 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (5 D).

Prognosis reads this bill's own signals — stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes and cross-state momentum. Odds come from a model trained on which bills have become law.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

727 added · 765 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of House Bill 1399 clarifies the rules concerning law enforcement volunteers, specifying their roles, such as participating in search and rescue or caring for animals, while also placing limits on their use of uniforms and badges. It emphasizes that these volunteers cannot be involved in enforcing laws and addresses the need for law enforcement agencies to have clear policies for their involvement. This change is important because it establishes clearer guidelines for volunteer roles within law enforcement, ensuring accountability and proper use of authority in community safety efforts.

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H-1183.2 SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL 1399 State of Washington 69th Legislature 2025 Regular Session By House Community Safety (originally sponsored by Representatives Goodman, Fitzgibbon, Reed, Doglio, and Ormsby) READ FIRST TIME 02/10/25.
H-0448.1 HOUSE BILL 1399 State of Washington 69th Legislature 2025 Regular Session By Representatives Goodman, Fitzgibbon, Reed, Doglio, and Ormsby Read first time 01/20/25.
Referred to Committee on Community Safety.
amending RCW 35.21.333, 35.21.334, 35.23.161, 35.27.240, 36.28.010, 36.28.025, 43.101.095, 10.93.170, 36.28.020, 43.101.380, and 43.101.400;
amending RCW 35.21.333, 35.21.334, 35.23.161, 35.27.240, 36.28.010, 36.28.025, 43.101.095, 36.28.020, 43.101.380, and 43.101.400;
1 SHB 1399 Because all those who serve in law enforcement must maintain their peace officer certification, the legislature finds that state law should be clear regarding actions taken when a sheriff, police chief, or marshal has their certification revoked, to ensure that state law reflects consistent principles of strong accountability for all ranks.
1 HB 1399 Where all those who serve in law enforcement must maintain their peace officer certification, the legislature finds that state law should be clear regarding actions taken when a sheriff, police chief, or marshal has their certification revoked, to ensure that state law reflects consistent principles of strong accountability for all ranks.
The legislature finds further that specially commissioned officers and volunteers, if retained by local law enforcement executives to assist with agency needs, should be limited to roles that do not involve taking law enforcement actions, including the carrying of firearms or other weapons, the detention and arrest of others, and the use of force and deadly force, unless the person has completed peace officer training and certification requirements, and that law enforcement agencies must have policies circumscribing limitations on use of uniforms and badges, and the permissible roles for volunteers, which may include roles such as helping with search and rescue, serving as faith leaders, caring for domestic animals, and helping with traffic management that does not include authority to enforce criminal laws, and may not include use of dogs to track people or animals other than for search and rescue.
The legislature finds further that specially commissioned officers and volunteers, if retained by local law enforcement executives to assist with agency needs, should be limited to roles that do not involve taking law enforcement actions, including the carrying of firearms or other weapons, the detention and arrest of others, and the use of force and deadly force, unless the person has completed peace officer training and certification requirements, and that law enforcement agencies must have policies circumscribing the permissible roles for volunteers, including search and rescue, care of animals, and chaplaincy, and limitations on use of uniforms and badges.
(((c))) (d) Has not been convicted under the laws of this state, another state, ((or)) the United States, or the equivalent under foreign law, of a felony;
2 SHB 1399 (((c))) (d) Has not been convicted under the laws of this state, another state, ((or)) the United States, or the equivalent under foreign law, of a felony;
2 HB 1399 (((d))) (e) Has not been convicted under the laws of this state, another state, the United States, or the equivalent under foreign law of a gross misdemeanor ((or any crime)) involving moral turpitude ((within five years of the date of application)), dishonesty, fraud, or corruption;
(((d))) (e) Has not been convicted under the laws of this state, another state, the United States, or the equivalent under foreign law of a gross misdemeanor ((or any crime)) involving moral turpitude ((within five years of the date of application)), dishonesty, fraud, or corruption;
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(ii) The appointing authority is responsible for any fees associated with the background investigation.
3 SHB 1399 (ii) The appointing authority is responsible for any fees associated with the background investigation.
(2) ((A person seeking appointment to the office of chief of police or marshal, of a city or town, including a code city, with a p.
(2) ((A person seeking appointment to the office of chief of police or marshal, of a city or town, including a code city, with a population of one thousand or less, is ineligible unless that person conforms with the requirements of subsection (1) (a) through (e) of this section.
3 HB 1399 population of one thousand or less, is ineligible unless that person conforms with the requirements of subsection (1) (a) through (e) of this section.
((The Washington association of sheriffs and police chiefs shall develop advisory procedures which may be used by the appointing authority in completing its background investigation of candidates for the office of chief of police or marshal)) p.
((The Washington association of sheriffs and police chiefs shall develop advisory procedures which may be used by the appointing authority in completing its background investigation of candidates for the office of chief of police or marshal)) (2) Such appointment shall be terminated, and a vacancy created, if the chief of police's or marshal's certification is not maintained as required, if the chief of police or marshal is disqualified from serving as a law enforcement officer because of decertification under chapter 43.101 RCW, or if the other requirements of RCW 35.21.333 are p.
4 SHB 1399 (2) Such appointment shall be terminated, and a vacancy created, if the chief of police's or marshal's certification is not maintained as required, if the chief of police or marshal is disqualified from serving as a law enforcement officer because of decertification under chapter 43.101 RCW, or if the other requirements of RCW 35.21.333 are determined to have not been met, or to have not been complied with while in office.
4 HB 1399 determined to have not been met, or to have not been complied with while in office.
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The marshal's lawful orders shall be promptly executed by deputies((,)) and police officers ((and watchpersons.
5 SHB 1399 The marshal's lawful orders shall be promptly executed by deputies((,)) and police officers ((and watchpersons.
He or she may appoint, subject to the approval of the mayor, one or more deputies, for whose acts he and his or her bondspersons shall be responsible, whose compensation shall be fixed by the council.
He or she may appoint, subject to the approval of the mayor, one or more deputies, for whose acts he p.
5 HB 1399 and his or her bondspersons shall be responsible, whose compensation shall be fixed by the council.
The marshal shall execute and return all process issued and directed to ((him or her)) the marshal by any legal authority ((and for his or her services shall receive the same fees as are paid to constables)).
The marshal shall execute and return all process issued and directed to him or her by any legal authority and for his or her services shall receive the same fees as are paid to constables.
(1) With the exceptions of reserve officers as defined in RCW 10.93.020 and those volunteers and specially commissioned officers who are certified under chapter 43.101 RCW, any law enforcement agency in any city or town that uses volunteers or specially commissioned officers to assist in the work of its law enforcement agency may not permit these volunteers or specially commissioned officers to engage in functions or actions requiring the use of law enforcement authority, carrying of or use of firearms or other weapons, or use of dogs to track people or animals other than for purposes of search and rescue.
(1) If a law enforcement agency in any city or town uses volunteers or specially commissioned officers to assist in the work of their agency, the roles of volunteers and specially commissioned officers, other than those who serve as reserve officers as defined in RCW 10.93.020, shall be limited to functions and actions not involving use of law enforcement authority or carrying of or use of firearms or other weapons, unless the volunteer or specially commissioned officer is certified under chapter 43.101 RCW.
A law enforcement agency in a city or town may utilize volunteers or specially commissioned officers to assist with roles including but not limited to helping with search and rescue, serving as faith leaders, helping with traffic management that does not include authority to enforce criminal laws, and caring for domestic animals.
(2) Limitations on authority and the required supervision of volunteers and specially commissioned officers must be set forth in that agency's policies and regulations.
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6 SHB 1399 (2) Limitations on authority and the required supervision of volunteers and specially commissioned officers must be set forth in that agency's policies and regulations.
The sheriff is the chief executive officer and conservator of the peace of the county.
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6 HB 1399 The sheriff is the chief executive officer and conservator of the peace of the county.
(1) Shall enforce the Constitution and laws of the state of Washington, as interpreted and applied by the state supreme court;
(1) Shall enforce the Constitution and laws of the United States and the Constitution and laws of the state of Washington, as interpreted and applied by the state supreme court;
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(8)(a) May call to their aid ((such persons, or power of their county as they may deem necessary)) volunteers or specially commissioned officers.
7 SHB 1399 (8)(a) May call to their aid ((such persons, or power of their county as they may deem necessary)) volunteers or specially commissioned officers.
The roles of volunteers and specially commissioned officers, other than those who serve as reserve officers as defined in RCW 10.93.020, shall be limited to functions and actions not involving use of law enforcement authority or carrying of or use of firearms or other weapons, unless the volunteer or specially commissioned officer is certified under chapter 43.101 RCW.
With the exceptions of reserve officers as defined in RCW 10.93.020 and those volunteers and specially commissioned officers who are certified under chapter 43.101 RCW, any sheriff in any county that uses volunteers or specially commissioned officers to assist in the sheriff's work may not permit these volunteers or specially commissioned officers to engage in functions or actions requiring the use of law enforcement authority, carrying of or use of firearms or other weapons, or use of dogs to track people or animals other than for purposes of search and rescue.
A sheriff may utilize volunteers or specially commissioned officers to assist with roles including but not limited to helping with search and rescue, serving as faith leaders, helping with traffic management that does not include authority to enforce criminal laws, and caring for domestic animals.
Agency policies and regulations shall also include requirements that volunteers and specially commissioned officers must be clearly identifiable by the public as distinguishable from peace officers, and if they are provided badges or other identifying insignia, such identification shall be officially issued by the agency and used only while on duty in this role.
Agency policies and regulations shall also include requirements that volunteers and p.
7 HB 1399 specially commissioned officers must be clearly identifiable by the public as distinguishable from peace officers, and if they are provided badges or other identifying insignia, such identification shall be officially issued by the agency and used only while on duty in this role.
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(b) Is at least 25 years old;
8 SHB 1399 (b) Is at least 25 years old;
and (j) Except as provided in subsection (4) of this section, if not yet certified, has met the background investigation requirements under RCW 43.101.095.
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8 HB 1399 (j) Except as provided in subsection (4) of this section, if not yet certified, has met the background investigation requirements under RCW 43.101.095.
The commission shall also at the same time post on their public website maintained under RCW 43.101.400(4) a list of all p.
The commission shall also at the same time post on their public website maintained under RCW 43.101.400(4) a list of all candidates for sheriff who have passed the required background investigation so that the public and election officials may readily ascertain whether any candidate filing for office has not met the required eligibility criteria and is thus not eligible to be on the ballot.
9 SHB 1399 candidates for sheriff who have passed the required background investigation so that the public and election officials may readily ascertain whether any candidate filing for office has not met the required eligibility criteria and is thus not eligible to be on the ballot.
(ii) The person filing for candidacy must submit a background investigation request to the Washington state patrol at least three months before the deadline to file for election so that there is sufficient time for the state patrol and the criminal justice training commission to conduct the investigation and verification process.
(ii) The person filing for candidacy must submit a background investigation request to the Washington state patrol at least two months before the deadline to file for election so that there is sufficient time for the state patrol and the criminal justice training commission to conduct the investigation and verification process.
(iv) The Washington state patrol is responsible for any fees associated with the background investigation for any person seeking election to the office of sheriff.
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9 HB 1399 (iv) The Washington state patrol is responsible for any fees associated with the background investigation for any person seeking election to the office of sheriff.
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(4) The background investigation requirements of this section do not apply to any person who is holding the office of sheriff as of p.
(4) The background investigation requirements of this section do not apply to any person who is holding the office of sheriff as of the effective date of this section, unless the person seeks election or appointment to a different office of sheriff.
10 SHB 1399 the effective date of this section, unless the person seeks election or appointment to a different office of sheriff.
(2) Where the office of sheriff is an appointed position, such appointment is terminated, and a vacancy created, if the incumbent does not maintain certification as required under chapter 43.101 RCW, is disqualified from serving as a law enforcement officer because of decertification under chapter 43.101 RCW, or if the other requirements of RCW 36.28.025 are determined to have not been met or to have not been complied with while in office.
(2) Where the office of sheriff is an appointed position, such appointment is terminated, and a vacancy created, if the incumbent p.
10 HB 1399 does not maintain certification as required under chapter 43.101 RCW, is disqualified from serving as a law enforcement officer because of decertification under chapter 43.101 RCW, or if the other requirements of RCW 36.28.025 are determined to have not been met or to have not been complied with while in office.
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(2)(a) Any applicant ((who has been offered a conditional offer of employment)) seeking election, appointment, or employment as a peace officer ((or)), reserve officer, ((offered a conditional offer of employment as a)) corrections officer ((after July 1, 2021)), or ((offered a conditional offer of employment)) as a limited authority Washington peace officer who if hired would qualify as a peace officer as defined by RCW 43.101.010 ((after July 1, 2023)), must submit to a background investigation to determine the applicant's suitability for employment.
11 SHB 1399 (2)(a) Any applicant ((who has been offered a conditional offer of employment)) seeking election, appointment, or employment as a peace officer ((or)), reserve officer, ((offered a conditional offer of employment as a)) corrections officer ((after July 1, 2021)), or ((offered a conditional offer of employment)) as a limited authority Washington peace officer who if hired would qualify as a peace officer as defined by RCW 43.101.010 ((after July 1, 2023)), must submit to a background investigation to determine the applicant's suitability for employment.
(i) A check of criminal history, any national decertification index, commission records, and all disciplinary records by any previous law enforcement or correctional employer, including complaints or investigations of misconduct and the reason for separation from employment.
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Law enforcement or correctional agencies that previously employed or received an application from the applicant shall retain application records and disclose employment or application information within 30 days of receiving a written request from the employing agency conducting the background investigation, including the reason for the officer's separation from the agency , any information regarding the candidate's application to that agency, and any other information obtained during the background investigation conducted as part of the application process.
11 HB 1399 (i) A check of criminal history, any national decertification index, commission records, and all disciplinary records by any previous law enforcement or correctional employer, including complaints or investigations of misconduct and the reason for separation from employment.
Law enforcement or correctional agencies that previously employed or received an application from the applicant shall retain application records and disclose employment or application information within 30 days of receiving a written request from the employing agency conducting the background investigation, including the reason for the officer's separation from the agency, any information regarding the candidate's application to that agency, and any other information obtained during the background investigation conducted as part of the application process.
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(iii) Inquiry into whether the applicant has any past or present affiliations with extremist organizations, as defined by the commission;
12 SHB 1399 (iii) Inquiry into whether the applicant has any past or present affiliations with extremist organizations, as defined by the commission;
(c) The commission may establish standards for the background ((check)) investigation requirements in this section and any other preemployment background ((check)) investigation requirement that may be imposed by an employing agency or the commission.
(c) The commission may establish standards for the background ((check)) investigation requirements in this section and any other p.
12 HB 1399 preemployment background ((check)) investigation requirement that may be imposed by an employing agency or the commission.
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(b) The commission shall certify peace officers who are limited authority Washington peace officers employed on or before July 1, 2023.
13 SHB 1399 (b) The commission shall certify peace officers who are limited authority Washington peace officers employed on or before July 1, 2023.
(a) On a form devised or adopted by the commission, authorize the release to the employing county, city, or agency and to the commission of the officer's personnel files, including disciplinary, termination, civil or criminal investigation, or other records or information that are directly related to a certification matter or decertification matter before the commission((.
(a) On a form devised or adopted by the commission, authorize the release to the employing county, city, or agency and to the commission of the officer's personnel files, including disciplinary, termination, civil or criminal investigation, or other records or information that are directly related to a certification matter or decertification matter before the commission ((.
and (c) Indicate, on a form provided by the hiring agency, any prior application materials, including any background investigation conducted while seeking employment with any other law enforcement agency, including where the applicant began but did not complete a full background investigation.
and (c) Indicate, on a form provided by the hiring agency, any prior application materials, including any background investigation conducted while seeking employment with any other law enforcement p.
13 HB 1399 agency, including where the applicant began but did not complete a full background investigation.
(7) Prior to certification, or to appointment as a sheriff, chief, or marshal, the employing agency shall ((certify)) attest to the commission that the agency has received or conducted a completed ((the)) background ((check)) investigation, no information has been found that would disqualify the applicant from certification, ((and)) p.
(7) Prior to certification, or to appointment as a sheriff, chief, or marshal, the employing agency shall ((certify)) attest to the commission that the agency has received or conducted a completed ((the)) background ((check)) investigation, no information has been found that would disqualify the applicant from certification, ((and)) that the applicant ((is)) was determined by the background investigation and under commission rules to be suitable for election or employment as a peace officer ((or)), corrections officer, sheriff, chief, or marshal.
14 SHB 1399 that the applicant ((is)) was determined by the background investigation and under commission rules to be suitable for election or employment as a peace officer ((or)), corrections officer, sheriff, chief, or marshal.
Applicants determined by the background investigation to have engaged in conduct meeting the criteria set forth in RCW 43.101.105(2) shall be considered unsuitable for election or for employment as a peace officer.
(9)(a) In order to assure consistent use of best practices regarding the standards for determining whether a background investigation has identified information that should disqualify an applicant, the commission shall, by June 30, 2026, issue guidelines with criteria to be applied by employing counties, cities, agencies, and the commission in determining whether an applicant is suitable for employment pursuant to this section.
(9)(a) In order to assure consistent use of best practices regarding the standards for determining whether a background investigation has identified information that should disqualify an applicant, the commission shall, by June 30, 2026, adopt by rule criteria to be applied by employing counties, cities, agencies, and the commission in determining whether an applicant is suitable for employment pursuant to this section.
(b) To assist in developing these guidelines regarding potentially disqualifying criteria, the commission shall seek input from individuals who have experience in conducting or reviewing law enforcement background investigations, misconduct or human resource complaints, investigations, or disciplinary decisions, or who provide community perspective, which may include:
(b) To assist in developing these rules regarding disqualifying criteria, the commission shall seek input from individuals who have p.
14 HB 1399 experience in conducting or reviewing law enforcement background investigations, misconduct or human resource complaints, investigations, or disciplinary decisions, or who provide community perspective, which may include:
(iv) Representatives from the Washington association of sheriffs and police chiefs, the Washington state patrol, the Washington fraternal order of police, the Washington council of police and p.
(iv) Representatives from the Washington association of sheriffs and police chiefs, the Washington state patrol, the Washington fraternal order of police, the Washington council of police and sheriffs, and a union representing the interests of peace officers and corrections officers;
15 SHB 1399 sheriffs, and a union representing the interests of peace officers and corrections officers;
(c) The guidelines shall include criteria that must result in mandatory disqualification, and criteria that may result in disqualification, including all grounds for the denial, suspension, or revocation of an officer's certification under RCW 43.101.105(3), with factors to be considered by the agency or by the commission in making that discretionary determination.
(c) The rules shall include criteria that must result in mandatory disqualification, which must include all grounds for the denial or revocation of an officer's certification under RCW 43.101.105(2), and criteria that may result in disqualification, which must include all grounds for the denial, suspension, or revocation of an officer's certification under RCW 43.101.105(3), with factors to be considered by the agency or by the commission in making that discretionary determination.
(11) Every individual, legal entity, and agency of federal, state, or local government is immune from civil liability, whether direct or derivative, for providing information to the commission, employing agencies, potential employing agencies, or appointing authorities in good faith.
RCW 10.93.170 and 2021 c 323 s 30 are each amended to read as follows:
A general authority Washington law enforcement agency or limited authority Washington law enforcement agency is prohibited from considering the application for any office, place, position, or employment within the agency if the applicant has not provided the agency a document, voluntarily and knowingly signed by the applicant, that authorizes each prior employer or each agency to which the applicant has applied to release any and all information relating to the applicant's employment or application for employment, and further releasing and holding harmless the agency and each prior employer or agency to which the applicant has applied from any and all liability that may potentially result from the release and use of such information provided.
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Every deputy sheriff shall possess all the power, and may perform any of the duties, prescribed by law to be performed by the sheriff, and shall serve or execute, according to law, all process, writs, precepts, and orders, issued by lawful authority.
Every deputy sheriff shall possess all the power, and may perform any of the duties, prescribed by law to be performed by the sheriff, p.
15 HB 1399 and shall serve or execute, according to law, all process, writs, precepts, and orders, issued by lawful authority.
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(iv) one member of the public who is not a prosecutor, defense attorney, judge, or law p.
(iv) one member of the public who is not a prosecutor, defense attorney, judge, or law enforcement officer;
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(b) When a hearing is requested in relation to a certification action of a Washington corrections officer, the commission shall appoint to the panel:
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16 HB 1399 (b) When a hearing is requested in relation to a certification action of a Washington corrections officer, the commission shall appoint to the panel:
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The hearings panel shall, upon written request by the subject peace officer or corrections officer, allow the peace officer or corrections officer to present additional evidence of extenuating circumstances.
18 SHB 1399 written request by the subject peace officer or corrections officer, allow the peace officer or corrections officer to present additional evidence of extenuating circumstances.
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(5) The commission is authorized to proceed regardless of whether an arbitrator or other appellate decision maker overturns the discipline imposed by the officer's employing agency or whether the agency settles an appeal.
17 HB 1399 (5) The commission is authorized to proceed regardless of whether an arbitrator or other appellate decision maker overturns the discipline imposed by the officer's employing agency or whether the agency settles an appeal.
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(a) By the officer involved or the officer's counsel or authorized representative, who may review the officer's file after the officer has been served with a statement of charges pursuant to RCW 43.101.155, and may submit any additional exculpatory or explanatory evidence, statements, or other information, any of p.
(a) By the officer involved or the officer's counsel or authorized representative, who may review the officer's file after the officer has been served with a statement of charges pursuant to RCW 43.101.155, and may submit any additional exculpatory or explanatory evidence, statements, or other information, any of which must be included in the file;
19 SHB 1399 which must be included in the file;
(b) by a duly authorized representative of (i) the agency of termination, or (ii) a current employing law enforcement or corrections agency, which may review and p.
(b) by a duly authorized representative of (i) the agency of termination, or (ii) a current employing law enforcement or corrections agency, which may review and copy its employee-officer's file;
18 HB 1399 copy its employee-officer's file;
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(5) RCW 35.66.050 (Persons under arrest — Separate quarters) and 1973 1st ex.s.
20 SHB 1399 (5) RCW 35.66.050 (Persons under arrest—Separate quarters) and 1973 1st ex.s.
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Action History

  1. Referred to Community Safety.

  2. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration.

  3. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

  4. Returned to Rules Committee for second reading.

  5. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.

  6. Referred to Rules 2 Review.

  7. Minority; do not pass.

  8. APP - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

  9. Executive action taken in the House Committee on Appropriations at 1:30 PM.

  10. Public hearing in the House Committee on Appropriations at 4:00 PM.

  11. Referred to Appropriations.

  12. Minority; do not pass.

  13. CS - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

  14. Executive action taken in the House Committee on Community Safety at 8:00 AM.

  15. Public hearing in the House Committee on Community Safety at 1:30 PM.

  16. First reading, referred to Community Safety.

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Who sponsors HB 1399?
HB 1399 is sponsored by Timm Ormsby (Democrat), Beth Doglio (Democrat), Julia Reed (Democrat), Joe Fitzgibbon (Democrat), and Roger Goodman (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 1399?
This bill has passed the House. Introduced January 20, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
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