The bill establishes a state trooper expedited recruitment incentive program in response to significant vacancies within the Washington State Patrol, which currently has nearly 30% of its trooper positions unfilled. The program aims to enhance recruitment efforts, particularly focusing on attracting candidates from marginalized communities and providing an accelerated pathway for individuals with prior law enforcement experience. The Washington State Patrol is tasked with developing this program, which may include streamlined hiring procedures, an accelerated training program for lateral hires, and potential sign-on bonuses for new recruits.

Additionally, the bill ensures that the implementation of the recruitment program aligns with existing collective bargaining agreements and does not infringe upon the rights of officers to negotiate collectively. The program's funding and eligibility will depend on appropriations made for this specific purpose, and the bill emphasizes the urgency of the situation by declaring an emergency, allowing it to take effect immediately upon passage.