SHB 1638 — Creating a state trooper expedited recruitment incentive program.

What this bill does

Creates the State Trooper Expedited Recruitment Incentive Program (Incentive Program). Directs the Washington State Patrol (WSP) to establish hiring procedures and an accelerated training program for lateral hires from other law enforcement agencies in Washington. Provides bonuses to cadets and lateral hires in two stages: after completion of the WSP Academy or the accelerated training program and after completion of a one-year probation period. Requires the Incentive Program to be subject to the collective bargaining process.

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Floor votes

• House — 3rd Reading & Final Passage · February 27, 2023
  94 yea · 1 nay · 3 not voting
• House — Final Passage as Amended by the Senate · April 19, 2023
  98 yea · 0 nay
• Senate — 3rd Reading & Final Passage as Amended by the Senate · April 10, 2023
  48 yea · 0 nay · 1 not voting

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