BILL REQ. #:  H-3547.3 

Read first time 01/18/2006.   Referred to Committee on Criminal Justice & Corrections.

     AN ACT Relating to the creation of an extended authority commission for Washington state patrol officers; and adding a new section to chapter 43.43 RCW.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 1   A new section is added to chapter 43.43 RCW to read as follows:
     (1) Washington state patrol officers may request that an extended authority commission be granted by the chief of the Washington state patrol.
     (2) State patrol officers who desire an extended authority commission shall request and complete an extended authority commission packet and satisfy the following requirements:
     (a) Acquire a Washington state-approved first aid certification card valid through the year of extended authority;
     (b) Qualify with their firearm in accordance with Washington state patrol rules or guidelines;
     (c) Must be under the age limit specified in RCW 43.43.250; and
     (d) Pay a fee of fifty dollars to the Washington state patrol.
     (3) If the state patrol officer satisfies the requirements under subsection (2) of this section, the Washington state patrol shall photograph the officer and issue him or her a Washington state patrol commission card that will expire January 15th of the following year. However, an officer may renew his or her state patrol commission card in accordance with Washington state patrol rules or guidelines.
     (4) A state patrol officer, who is granted extended authority by the chief of the Washington state patrol, may be issued a badge set, gun, and handcuffs, and any additional uniform requirements, if the officer pays a cash deposit equal to the value of the equipment selected or a sum determined by the Washington state patrol. The Washington state patrol shall refund any cash deposit in full upon return of the equipment in good condition.
     (5) A state patrol officer must provide proof of liability insurance issued for and paid entirely by the officer within one month after being granted extended authority commission.
     (6) The chief of the Washington state patrol may revoke the grant of extended authority commission for any reason.