On Thursday, the Washington State Senate Law and Justice Committee (WA Senate LAW) recommended confirmation of the 2016 gubernatorial appointment of Russ Hauge as Chair of the Washington State Sentencing Guidelines Commission.
On Wednesday, the Washington State Senate Labor and Commerce Committee (WA Senate LBRC) moved substitute bills for SB 5318, SB 5298, and SB 5296.
A new board interim policy was adopted and lots of news on testing labs - plus a public records bonus!
HB 1995 would enable limited vertical integration for smaller scale producers and processors, opening up direct sales and tourism modeled on craft distilleries, breweries, and wineries.
HB 1237, Member Hauge was re-appointed to the Board, and a conversation with the US Attorney for the Western District of Washington.
The WSLCB Canopy Team’s findings were summarized for agency leadership.
The Board approved all five interim policies and got an earful from eastern Washington stakeholders.
The WSLCB’s second issue brief, prevention community influence, and the first webinar on MIE packaging and labeling rules.