The Washington State Senate (WA Senate) convenes sessions to read, debate, amend, and vote on legislation.
Second and Third Reading
- SB 5476 - “Addressing the State v. Blake decision.”
The Washington State Senate (WA Senate) convenes sessions to read, debate, amend, and vote on legislation.
Senators debated a legislative response to the State v. Blake decision and adopted a striking amendment making possession of controlled substances a misdemeanor, creeping further back towards criminalization of public health concerns.
Here are some observations from the Thursday April 15th Washington State Senate (WA Senate) afternoon session.
My top 3 takeaways: