The Week Ahead
(December 23, 2024)
State officials embraced the end of year break and planned no cannabis-related policymaking activity for the final weeks of 2024.
Observations
The Week Ahead
WSLCB - Board Meeting
(December 18, 2024) - Summary
Leaders and the public welcomed a board member to their new post as Chair, plus rulemaking and petition actions included adoption of social equity rules which drew criticism in public comments.
WA House RSG - Committee Meeting
(December 10, 2024) - Cannabis Social Equity Program
A briefing for the committee covered the equity licensing process at WSLCB, consultation by the Office of Equity, along with technical assistance and grants from WA Commerce.
The Week Ahead
(December 16, 2024)
As activity wrapped for the holidays, WSLCB board members planned to complete social equity work but all other rulemaking activity would be trimmed or further delayed into 2025.
UW ADAI - Symposium - 2024 - Reviewing the Evidence
(September 19, 2024) - Lindsey Hines
An epidemiologist spoke to her research on THC concentrations and mental health outcomes among adolescents, including a longitudinal study from the UK, before taking questions.
WSLCB - Board Meeting
(December 4, 2024) - Summary
Proposed social equity program changes garnered a mix of support and criticism during their hearing, plus almost all public comments reflected doubt WSLCB would improve the situation.
The Week Ahead
(December 9, 2024)
Legislators planned to host work sessions in advance of the 2025 session which would occasion the final convening of the House Regulated Substances and Gaming Committee.
UW ADAI - Symposium - 2024 - Reviewing the Evidence
(September 19, 2024) - Daniel Myran
A researcher from the University of Ottawa in Canada discussed his country’s experience with legalization, including health studies he’d participated in, and addressed a couple of questions.
WSLCB - Board Caucus
(December 3, 2024) - Summary
The departure of the Policy and Rules Manager meant rule actions for 2024 would be led by an Acting Manager, including withdrawal of a project on Employee Stock Ownership Plans.
The Week Ahead
(December 2, 2024)
Officials and licensees alike moved to squeeze in policy-related meetings between the end of year holidays as pre-filing for the 2025-26 biennial state legislative session opened on Monday.