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WA HB1455
Funding the state toxicology laboratories to process submissions for drug and alcohol impairment cases in a timely manner.
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Introduced
01/21/2025
01/21/2025
In Committee
01/21/2025
01/21/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT Relating to funding the state toxicology laboratories to 2 process submissions for drug and alcohol impairment cases in a timely 3 manner; and adding a new section to chapter 43.43 RCW. 4
AI Summary
This bill requires the Washington State Patrol to hire enough staff at state toxicology laboratories to process drug and alcohol impairment case samples within one week of their arrival. The bill mandates that the chief of the state patrol submit a budget request to the House Appropriations Committee and Senate Ways and Means Committee, following the Office of Financial Management's budget submittal guidelines, to secure the necessary funding for achieving this processing timeframe. The goal is to improve the efficiency of forensic testing in cases involving potential drug or alcohol-related impairment, which could have implications for criminal investigations, legal proceedings, and public safety by ensuring timely analysis of forensic evidence.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (6)
Dan Griffey (R)*,
Michelle Caldier (R),
Lauren Davis (D),
Carolyn Eslick (R),
Cyndy Jacobsen (R),
Tarra Simmons (D),
Last Action
First reading, referred to Appropriations. (on 01/21/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1455&Year=2025&Initiative=false |
| BillText | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bills/House%20Bills/1455.pdf |
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