The bill establishes a new section in chapter 43.10 RCW that designates certain investigator positions within the attorney general's office as limited authority Washington peace officers. These investigators are specifically authorized to investigate economic and financial crimes but do not possess the power to detain or arrest individuals, nor are they permitted to carry firearms. Their authority to serve search warrants is restricted to electronic service on businesses, following judicial approval, and they are not allowed to physically serve search warrants for business records.

Additionally, the bill outlines that these investigators must comply with all relevant training and background check requirements as stipulated in chapter 43.101 RCW. The attorney general is prohibited from employing individuals as limited authority peace officer investigators if their history or conduct would warrant denial, suspension, or revocation of an officer's certification. Importantly, the bill clarifies that it does not alter the investigative authority or jurisdiction of other law enforcement agencies. The term "investigator" is defined to refer specifically to employees of the attorney general's office engaged in investigating suspected economic or financial crimes, excluding certain personnel as specified in RCW 74.67.010.