WASHINGTON STATE – Multiple sheriffs across the state have spoken out against Senate Bill 5974, which introduces stricter eligibility standards for who can serve as sheriff or police chief within the state and allows the state to remove elected sheriffs from office.
The bill passed the Washington State Senate on February 12, and is currently being considered by the House of Representatives. If it passes the House, the bill would be sent to the Governor’s Office.
On Tuesday, Spokane County Sheriff John Nowels shared a video on Facebook of his testimony against the bill during the House Committee on Community Safety hearing, which took place on Monday…