Washington · 2025–26 Regular Sessions · Bill

HB 1436: Law enf. officers/increase

In committee Last action January 12, 2026: By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

Plain-language summary

HB 1436 is a bill introduced in the Washington House on January 21, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Incentivizing cities and counties to increase employment of commissioned law enforcement officers. Primary sponsor: Hunter Abell (R). It lists 11 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 12, 2026): By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Hunter Abell (Republican). 11 co-sponsors.