To acknowledge the 10-year anniversary of the passage of Initiative 502, WSLCB board members planned to host a discussion with Alison Holcomb, architect of the initiative.
Here’s a look at cannabis-related policymaking events on the calendar in the week ahead.
Monday October 31st
At publication time, no cannabis-related policymaking events were scheduled.
Tuesday November 1st
WSLCB - Board Caucus
On Tuesday at 10am PT, the weekly Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (WSLCB) Board Caucus was scheduled to recur.
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- In recognition of the 10-year anniversary of the passage of Initiative 502, board members planned to host a discussion with the author of the initiative, American Civil Liberties Union of Washington (ACLU WA) Director of Political Strategies Alison Holcomb.
- As described on the agency Medium blog, “On Nov. 1, the Board will host a discussion with I-502 author and ACLU political director Alison Holcomb. Prior to the I-502 campaign, Alison’s work included successfully advocating for legislative and regulatory improvements to Washington’s medical cannabis law, adoption of the second 911 Good Samaritan overdose prevention law in the nation, and creation of Seattle and King County’s groundbreaking Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion (LEAD) program that has reframed police thinking about low-level street crime and public safety.”
- In the event announcement, WSLCB staff indicated special guests had been invited to the two subsequent board caucus meetings as well.
- On November 8th, two researchers were scheduled to present their findings.
- On November 15th, a business panel of regulated community licensees were invited for discussion.
Wednesday November 2nd
At publication time, no cannabis-related policymaking events were scheduled.
Thursday November 3rd
At publication time, no cannabis-related policymaking events were scheduled.
Friday November 4th
WA Pharmacy Commission Legislative Committee - Public Meeting
On Friday at 12pm PT, the Washington State Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission Legislative Committee (WA Pharmacy Commission Legislative Committee) was scheduled to convene their monthly public meeting.[ Event Details ]