WA SB5763

Creates a law enforcement aviation support grant program administered by the Department of Emergency Management to provide financial assistance to local law enforcement rotary wing (helicopter) aviation units that offer free aviation support to any jurisdiction in Washington

50% of appropriated funds will be distributed equally among recognized local law enforcement helicopter units for operational costs including pilots, crew, maintenance, upgrades, aircraft acquisition, insurance, fuel, and training

Remaining funds will reimburse recognized units for search and rescue mission costs (excluding depreciation), with any leftover amounts going to the Washington State Patrol aviation section

Expands existing wildfire aviation suppression funding (RCW 76.04.194) to include sheriff's offices alongside local fire departments for initial attack aerial response to wildland fires

Requires annual reporting to the legislature on aviation usage by local fire departments and sheriff's offices, including funding amounts, participating agencies, fires responded to, and lessons learned; aviation-related sections expire July 1, 2027