Engrossed Substitute House Bill (ESHB) 2015 is a statewide public safety funding law that establishes two new funding sources, a new 0.1% sales and use tax option and a $100 million grant program available only to local and tribal law enforcement agencies.
The sales and use tax must be used for criminal justice purposes, while the grant can be used for supporting hiring, training, and retaining officers, as well as community-based criminal justice programs in partnership with law enforcement agencies.
Whether a jurisdiction adopts the sales and use tax, applies for the grant, or does both, the eligibility criteria are the same. Jurisdictions that want to impose the 0.1% sales and use tax must meet the grant criteria.
To qualify for funding, law enforcement agencies must meet specific policy, training, and data reporting standards outlined in RCW 43.101.540 (ESHB 2015).
Sales and Use Tax
The RCW 82.14.345 (ESHB 2015) sales and use tax is a local funding option that allows eligible cities and counties to adopt a 0.1% sales & use tax dedicated to criminal justice purposes. Revenue from the tax supports public safety investments.
Visit the Sales and Use Tax Homepage
Grant Program
The RCW 43.101.540 (ESHB 2015) grant program provides state funding to local and tribal law enforcement agencies to support officer hiring, retention, and training, as well as broader law enforcement and public safety efforts. Administered by the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission, the grant requirements are tied to policy, training, and accountability standards.
ESHB 2015 Explained: What Washington Cities Should Know
The Association of Washington Cities published a helpful primer breaking down the new sales-tax authority, eligibility, and local impacts of HB 2015.
Read the AWC summary → https://wacities.org/news/2025/09/21/hb-2015-101
Resources
Use the following materials to understand requirements and guide you through the sales & use tax verification authorization process.
Submittal Checklists
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Questions or Need Help?
If you have questions about the ESHB 2015 sales & use tax or the ESHB 2015 grant program, the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission is here to help.
Our team can assist cities, counties, and law enforcement agencies with eligibility, application pathways, and next steps.