HB 1081 - DIGEST

(DIGEST AS ENACTED)

Provides that, after the effective date of this act, the commission shall deny certification to any applicant that has lost his or her certification as a result of a break in service of more than twenty-four consecutive months if that applicant failed to successfully pass the psychological examination and the polygraph test or similar assessment procedure required in RCW 43.101.095(2), as administered by county, city, or state law enforcement agencies.

Provides that, before a person may be appointed to act as a Washington state patrol officer, the person shall meet the minimum standards for employment with the Washington state patrol, including successful completion of a psychological examination and polygraph examination or similar assessment procedure administered by the chief or his or her designee in accordance with the requirements of RCW 43.101.095(2).