Washington House approves bill tightening qualifications and decertification rules for sheriffs After hours of debate, the Washington House passed a revised substitute of Senate Bill 59 74 that updates eligibility and decertification processes for sheriffs, narrows subjective checks for candidates and clarifies volunteer and background-check provisions; the final House vote was 54-42.

The Washington State House has just passed a significant bill that could reshape the qualifications and accountability of sheriffs, igniting fierce debate over local control and public trust.

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