HB 2370 - DIGEST

(SEE ALSO PROPOSED 1ST SUB)

     Directs the Washington association of sheriffs and police chiefs to conduct a study of counties with populations over one hundred fifty thousand.  The study shall be of the total costs and expenditures for law enforcement for the county, and cities within the county.  The focus of the study shall include recommendations for law enforcement jurisdictions, Washington association of sheriffs and police chiefs actions, and the legislature.

     Requires the Washington association of sheriffs and police chiefs to commence the study by June 1, 2000, and complete the study by January 1, 2001.  The final report shall be distributed to the Washington association of sheriffs and police chiefs, and to the appropriate standing committee by January 30, 2001.

     Makes an appropriation of three hundred thousand dollars from the general fund to the Washington association of sheriffs and police chiefs for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2001, for the purposes of this act.