Washington · 2025–26 Regular Sessions · Bill
SB 5285: Law enf. officers/increase
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 5285 is a bill introduced in the Washington Senate on January 15, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Incentivizing cities and counties to increase employment of commissioned law enforcement officers. Primary sponsor: Jeff Holy (R). It lists 8 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 12, 2026): By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
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Official title
AN ACT Relating to incentivizing cities and counties to increase employment of commissioned law enforcement officers;
Nonpartisan staff bill reports (analyses) are available on the official bill page.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Holy | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 6 |
| Mike Chapman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Perry Dozier | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
| Phil Fortunato | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 31 |
| Marko Liias | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 21 |
| John Lovick | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 44 |
| Marcus Riccelli | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| Judy Warnick | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 13 |
| Jeff Wilson | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 19 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- First reading, referred to Local Government.