This bill appropriates $7,000,000 from the general fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, to support multijurisdictional drug task forces in Washington. The funds will be administered by the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs, which will oversee a grant program for these task forces. Grant recipients will be required to comply with specific peer review and reporting requirements that were in place for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant funds as of January 1, 2023. Additionally, the association is permitted to retain up to five percent of the allocated funds for program administration.

The legislation aims to enhance the effectiveness of drug enforcement efforts across jurisdictions by providing necessary financial resources and ensuring accountability through established reporting standards. This funding is intended to bolster collaborative efforts among law enforcement agencies in tackling drug-related issues within the state.