SB 5224 Washington Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Concerning officer certification definitions, processes, and commissioning.

Senate Bill 5224 updates the definitions and processes for the certification and commissioning of law enforcement and corrections officers in Washington state. It clarifies terms such as "certified," "commissioned," and "convicted" within the context of officer qualifications. The bill details the requirements for background investigations for applicants and specifies that all peace officers and corrections officers must obtain and maintain certification. These changes directly affect individuals seeking or currently holding positions as peace officers, corrections officers, and other related law enforcement personnel.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2025
Senate Passage
Apr 2025
House Passage
Apr 2025
Signed into Law
May 2025
Introduced Jan 10, 2025 Signed May 19, 2025
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Bill Passed Legislature · 2 edits
MINOR
The document was converted from a draft bill text into an official certification of enrollment, confirming the bill has been passed by both the Senate and the House of Representatives. This change signifies the legislative process is complete and the bill is now ready for the Governor's signature, rather than containing new policy, funding, or eligibility rules.
ENFORCEMENT

Added official certification text confirming the bill passed the Senate and House on specific dates with unanimous votes.

TECHNICAL

Removed the draft bill header and placeholder text (Z-0200.1) as the document is no longer in committee or floor consideration.

Floor votes · Senate Feb 12, 2025 · House Apr 15, 2025

How they voted

510
Passed
Total votes 51
Feb 12, 2025
D Democratic31
31 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican20
20 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
27
Key actions
13
Committee
9
May 19, 2025
Signed into law
Governor signed.
executive
Apr 18, 2025
Lower · Passed
Speaker signed.
lower
Apr 18, 2025
Upper · Passed
President signed.
upper
Apr 15, 2025
House · Passed
House Vote: pass (99-0-1)
house
Mar 28, 2025
Committee
Referred to Rules 2 Review.
lower
Mar 27, 2025
Lower · Passed
CS - Majority; do pass.
lower
Mar 27, 2025
Lower · Passed
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Community Safety at 8:00 AM.
lower
Mar 20, 2025
Lower · Passed
Executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the House Committee on Community Safety at 8:00 AM.
lower
Mar 13, 2025
Lower · Passed
Public hearing in the House Committee on Community Safety at 10:30 AM.
lower
Feb 12, 2025
Senate · Passed
Senate Vote: pass (51-0)
senate
Jan 23, 2025
Upper · Passed
Minority; without recommendation.
upper
Jan 23, 2025
Upper · Passed
LAW - Majority; do pass.
upper
Jan 23, 2025
Upper · Passed
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Law & Justice at 10:30 AM.
upper
Jan 21, 2025
Upper · Passed
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Law & Justice at 8:00 AM.
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

Sponsors