Washington legislation · 2025-26 Regular Session
Washington HB2220: CJTC oversight
Status: In committee, February 4, 2026
Concerning state oversight and accountability of the criminal justice training commission.
What the bill says
An act Relating to state oversight and accountability of the criminal justice training commission; amending RCW 43.101.080 and 43.101.380; and adding a new section to chapter 43.101 RCW.
From the introduced text:
AN ACT Relating to state oversight and accountability of the criminal justice training commission; amending RCW 43.101.080 and 43.101.380; and adding a new section to chapter 43.101 RCW. Sec. 1. RCW 43.101.080 and 2021 c 323 s 6 are each amended to read as follows: The commission shall have all of the following powers and (2) Grant, deny, suspend, or revoke certification of, or require remedial training for, peace officers and corrections officers under the provisions of this chapter; (3) Grant, deny, suspend, or revoke certification of tribal police officers whose tribal governments have agreed to participate in the tribal police officer certification process; (4) Related to its duties under subsections (2) and (3) of this section, provide for the comprehensive and timely investigation of complaints where necessary to ensure adherence to law and agency policy, strengthen the integrity and accountability of peace officers and corrections officers, and maintain public trust and confidence in the criminal justice system in this state; (5) Establish, by rule and regulation, curricula and standards for the training of criminal justice personnel where such curricula and standards are not prescribed by statute; (6) Own, establish, and operate, or contract with other qualified institutions or organizations for the operation of, training and education programs for criminal justice personnel; (7) Review and approve or reject standards for …
Sponsors
- Leavitt, Mari (D) · primary sponsor
- Brian Burnett (R)
- Adison Richards (D)
- Hunter Abell (R)
- Kristine Reeves (D)
- Lauren Davis (D)
Latest actions
- : Referred to Appropriations.
- : Minority; without recommendation.
- : CS - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
- : Executive action taken in the House Committee on Community Safety at 4:00 PM.
- : Executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the House Committee on Community Safety at 8:00 AM.
- : Public hearing in the House Committee on Community Safety at 8:00 AM.
- : First reading, referred to Community Safety.
- : Prefiled for introduction.
Votes
- House Committee on Community Safety: The substitute bill be substituted therefor and the substitute bill do pass (February 3, 2026): 7 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: CRIMINAL JUSTICE TRAINING COMMISSION
Common questions
- What is HB2220?
- HB2220 is a bill in the Washington Legislature (2025-26 Regular Session): CJTC oversight.
- What does HB2220 do?
- In its own words: An act Relating to state oversight and accountability of the criminal justice training commission; amending RCW 43.101.080 and 43.101.380; and adding a new section to chapter 43.101 RCW.
- What is the status of HB2220?
- In committee as of February 4, 2026. Latest action: Referred to Appropriations. (February 4, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB2220?
- Leavitt, Mari (D), with 5 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB2220?
- On the Washington Legislature website: https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=2220&Year=2025
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