The bill amends RCW 43.101.200 to establish new training requirements for law enforcement personnel, particularly focusing on those who are limited authority Washington peace officers. It mandates that all such personnel who begin employment on or after July 1, 2023, must commence basic training within their first months of employment, with successful completion being necessary for continued employment. The bill also stipulates that the commission will review the training files of limited authority peace officers employed before this date to determine any supplemental training needed, without requiring them to complete the basic law enforcement training academy for continued employment.

Additionally, the bill outlines the financial responsibilities related to training costs. The commission will provide training facilities and materials, with law enforcement agencies required to reimburse 25% of training costs during specified fiscal biennia, including fiscal year 2024. Furthermore, agencies with ten or fewer full-time commissioned patrol officers may receive reimbursement for the temporary replacement costs of officers undergoing training, while limited authority agencies must cover the full training costs for their personnel. The new provisions will take effect on July 1, 2024.