BILL · 2025–26 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 1969

HB 1969: Law enf. aviation support

Concerning the law enforcement aviation support grant program.

Summary

Creates a grant program for local law enforcement rotary wing aviation support units.
Provides reimbursement for search and rescue by aviation support units and provides remaining funds to the Washington State Patrol's Aviation Section.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SHB 1969), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate

AN ACT Relating to the law enforcement aviation support grant program;

Passed March 8, 2025

Version voted on: SHB 1969

96 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused

Party	Yea	Nay	Absent	Excused
Democrat	58	0	0	1
Republican	38	0	0	1

How each member voted

Jan 12, 2026Referred to Appropriations. (SHB 1969)
Jan 12, 2026Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. (SHB 1969)
Jan 12, 2026By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SHB 1969)
Apr 27, 2025By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading. (SHB 1969)
Mar 11, 2025First reading, referred to State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections. (SHB 1969)
Mar 8, 2025Third reading, passed; yeas, 96; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 2. (SHB 1969)
Mar 8, 2025Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SHB 1969)
Mar 8, 20251st substitute bill substituted. (SHB 1969)
Mar 8, 20251st substitute bill substituted.
Mar 4, 2025Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (SHB 1969)
Mar 4, 2025Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
Feb 28, 2025Referred to Rules 2 Review. (SHB 1969)
Feb 28, 2025APP - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 1969)
Feb 28, 2025APP - Executive action taken by committee.
Feb 28, 2025APP - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
Feb 28, 2025Referred to Rules 2 Review.
Feb 20, 2025Referred to Appropriations.
Feb 19, 2025TEDV - Executive action taken by committee.
Feb 19, 2025TEDV - Majority; do pass.
Feb 13, 2025First reading, referred to Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans.

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

HB 1969 (2023–24) Individual providers/family · Did not pass · stalled on the House floor
HB 1969 (2021–22) Traffic cameras/speed · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1969 (2019–20) School choice scholarship · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1969 (2017–18) Child support, higher ed. · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1969 (2015–16) Medical marijuana/PTS, TBI · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1969 (2013–14) Public works board · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1969 (2011–12) Flood control zone districts · Enacted · Chapter 275, Laws of 2011
HB 1969 (2009–10) Residential education · Did not pass · stalled on the House floor