On page 2, beginning on line 11, after "degree" strike all material through "41.12.100" on line 12 and insert "within four years of successful completion of the basic law enforcement academy"

On page 2, beginning on line 23, after "(4)" strike all material through "score." on line 35 and insert "Consistent with the scoring scheme outlined in RCW 41.04.010, a hiring law enforcement agency shall add a maximum of 10 percent to the passing mark, grade, or rating of any applicant for any of the following qualifications:

(a) Proficiency, as defined by the local jurisdiction, in a language other than English;

(b) Two or more years of professional or volunteer experience in the peace corps, AmeriCorps, domestic violence counseling, mental or behavioral health care, homelessness programs, or other social services professions; or

On page 4, beginning on line 15, after "degree" strike all material through "41.14.130" on line 16 and insert "within four years of successful completion of the basic law enforcement academy"

On page 4, beginning on line 27, after "(4)" strike all material through "score." on line 39 and insert "Consistent with the scoring scheme outlined in RCW 41.04.010, a hiring law enforcement agency shall add a maximum of 10 percent to the passing mark, grade, or rating of any applicant for any of the following qualifications:

(a) Proficiency, as defined by the local jurisdiction, in a language other than English;

On page 6, beginning on line 27, after "degree" strike all material through "43.43.360" on line 28 and insert "within four years of successful completion of the basic law enforcement academy"

Beginning on page 6, line 34, after "(3)" strike all material through "score." on page 7, line 7 and insert "Consistent with the scoring scheme outlined in RCW 41.04.010, a hiring law enforcement agency shall add a maximum of 10 percent to the passing mark, grade, or rating of any applicant for any of the following qualifications:

(a) Proficiency, as defined by the local jurisdiction, in a language other than English;

On page 1, line 3 of the title, after "43.43.360;" strike "and creating new sections" and insert "creating new sections; and providing an effective date"

EFFECT: Extends the time period for a newly hired law enforcement officer to complete an associate of arts or science degree from two years after completion of BLEA to four years. Provides an implementation date of July 1, 2025, for the Washington State Patrol. Clarifies that an applicant for the position of law enforcement officer may add a maximum of 10 points for preferences outlined in the bill and service in the military as provided in RCW 41.04.010.