Washington · 2025–26 Regular Sessions · Bill

HB 1896: Local law enf. officers

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

Plain-language summary

HB 1896 is a bill introduced in the Washington House on February 7, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Increasing local law enforcement officers by authorizing a local sales and use tax credited against the state portion to hire additional officers and increasing the number of basic law enforcement courses offered by the criminal justice training commission. Primary sponsor: Hunter Abell (R). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 12, 2026): By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Hunter Abell (Republican). 5 co-sponsors.