In addition to the kickoff of the 2025 regular session, WSLCB board members planned to advance rulemaking and organic-equivalent cannabis could get another look at WSDA.
Here’s a look at cannabis-related policymaking events on the calendar in the week ahead.
Monday January 13th
WA Legislature - Regular Session Begins
On Monday at 12pm PT, the Washington State Legislature (WA Legislature) would commence opening ceremonies in the House [ TVW ] and Senate [ TVW ] for the 2025 regular session of the 2025-26 legislative biennium.
- The calendar for the 105-day “long session” including draft cutoff dates is available on the Washington State Legislature landing screen on Cannabis Observer.
- You can track legislative activity for the biennium and the status of bills on the WA Legislature 2025-26 biennium landing screen on Cannabis Observer (bills are marked inactive until introduction on Monday).
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WA House APP - Committee Meeting
On Monday at 4pm PT, the Washington State House Appropriations Committee (WA House APP) planned to convene.
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- Work Session
- "Presentation of Governor Inslee's proposed 2025-27 Biennial and 2025 Second Supplemental Operating Budgets by the Office of Financial Management."
- Public Hearing
Tuesday January 14th
WSDA - Webinar - Cannabis Production Standards
On Tuesday at 10am PT, the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) Cannabis Program planned to host a webinar on “Cannabis Production Standards.”
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- WSDA Cannabis Program staff planned to convene stakeholders to discuss the future of the 2017 law requiring the creation of an organic-equivalent cannabis standard in Washington state after the failure of multiple rulemaking efforts by the WSDA Organic Program.
WA Legislature - Joint Session
On Tuesday at 10:15am PT, the Washington State Legislature (WA Legislature) planned to convene a joint session for the purpose of hearing the final State of the State Address by outgoing Governor Jay Inslee [ TVW ].
WA House CPB - Committee Meeting
On Tuesday at 1:30pm PT, the Washington State House Consumer Protection and Business Committee (WA House CPB) was scheduled to convene.
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- Work Session
- "Alcohol and Tobacco Policy and Regulatory Overview."
- Public Hearing
- HB 1066 - WSLCB Data Dashboard
WSLCB - Board Caucus
On Tuesday at 4pm PT, the weekly Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (WSLCB) Board Caucus was scheduled to recur.
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- The board caucus was rescheduled from its normal start time at 10am.
- During the January 7th WSLCB caucus, Board Chair Jim Vollendroff signaled his interest in reviewing public meeting frequency and content once a third board member was appointed by Governor-Elect Bob Ferguson (audio - 1m, video - WSLCB, video - TVW).
WA Senate WM - Committee Meeting
On Tuesday at 4pm PT, the Washington State Senate Ways and Means Committee (WA Senate WM) was scheduled to convene.
- [ Event Details ]
- Work Session
- "Governor Inslee’s 2025-27 Biennial and 2025 Supplemental Operating Budget Proposals."
- Public Hearing
Wednesday January 15th
WA House LAWS - Committee Meeting
On Wednesday at 8am PT, the Washington State House Labor and Workplace Standards Committee (WA House LAWS) was scheduled to convene.
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- Public Hearing
- HB 1141 - Cannabis Production Unions
WSLCB - Board Meeting
On Wednesday at 10am PT, the bi-weekly WSLCB Board Meeting was scheduled to recur.
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- During the last board meeting on December 18th, participants welcomed Vollendroff to his new post as Chair, plus rulemaking and petition actions included adoption of social equity rules which drew criticism in public comments.
- On Wednesday, board members planned to consider approving the filing of proposed rules on two rulemaking projects:
- Minors on Wholesale Licensed Premises [ Rulemaking Project ]
- SB 5376 Implementation (Cannabis Waste) [ Rulemaking Project ]
WA Legislature - Joint Session
On Wednesday at 11:15am PT, the Washington State Legislature (WA Legislature) planned to convene a joint session for the purpose of hearing the inaugural address by Governor-Elect Bob Ferguson [ TVW ].
Thursday January 16th
WTSC - Commission Meeting
On Thursday at 10am PT, the Washington Traffic Safety Commission (WTSC) quarterly meeting was scheduled to recur.
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Friday January 17th
WA House CPB - Committee Meeting
On Friday at 8am PT, the Washington State House Consumer Protection and Business Committee (WA House CPB) was scheduled to convene.
- [ Event Details ]
- Public Hearing
- HB 1067 - Cannabis Producer Authority Transfer
WA Pharmacy Commission - Legislative Review
On Friday at 12pm PT, the weekly Washington State Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission (WA Pharmacy Commission) Legislative Review was scheduled to recur.
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- Commissioners cancelled the first two legislative reviews of the 2025 legislative season.