WA sheriffs urge partial veto of bill setting new standards for their jobs

By: Jake Goldstein-Street

Outlets: Washington State Standard

Published: March 13, 2026

Words: 802

Last Updated: 4 months, 3 weeks ago

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Washington sheriffs are pushing Gov. Bob Ferguson to veto parts of a controversial bill that would set new standards for them and could lead to removal from office.

In a letter this week, four sheriffs pointed to sections of Senate Bill 5974 they want excised when the Democratic governor takes action. They say the legislation threatens to override the will of the voters. Ferguson said he plans to meet with sheriffs to …

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