Bill > HB1454

This bill provides $7,000,000 from the state general fund to the criminal justice training commission for the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs (WASPC) to administer a grant program supporting multijurisdictional drug task forces during fiscal year 2026. The bill specifies that WASPC must require grant recipients to follow the same peer review and reporting requirements that were in place for Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) funds as of January 1, 2023. The legislation allows WASPC to retain up to 5% of the appropriated funds for program administration. The Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant is a federal program that provides funding to state and local law enforcement agencies to support various criminal justice initiatives, including drug enforcement efforts. By setting specific requirements and allocating dedicated funding, the bill aims to support coordinated drug enforcement efforts across multiple jurisdictions in Washington state.

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https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1454&Year=2025&Initiative=false