WA HB1435

Creates a law enforcement hiring grant program administered by the Criminal Justice Training Commission to help local and tribal agencies hire officers for community policing and public safety

Grants cover up to 75% of entry-level salaries and benefits for full-time officers, capped at $125,000 per position for a maximum of 36 months, with agencies required to provide at least 25% local cash match

Prohibits grants for applicants who are currently employed or were employed within the previous 12 months by any Washington state local or tribal law enforcement agency

Requires grant recipients to report on retention rates, vacancy rate improvements, and recruitment-to-hiring timelines

Appropriates $100,000,000 from the general fund for fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, with annual legislative reporting required starting July 31, 2025