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Kriete, Wagner express opposition to bills on sheriff eligibility

by R. HANS MILLER
Managing Editor | January 13, 2026 5:21 PM

MOSES LAKE — Grant County Sheriff Joey Kriete and Adams County Sheriff Dale Wagner have both expressed concerns regarding Senate Bill 5974, a companion bill to House Bill 1399, presented to the Washington Legislature this session. The legislation addresses eligibility requirements for leaders, including elected leaders, in law enforcement agencies.  

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