Observations

The House Commerce and Gaming Committee amended and passed SB 5318 regarding Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (WSLCB) enforcement powers.

An executive session was scheduled but no action was taken on HB 1430 – “Concerning the licensing and enforcement system modernization project (SMP) account.”

Grades of cannabis, on-site consumption, and ever more “sea change” at the agency.

Agency leadership focused its first EMT work session on Enforcement and “operational consistency.”

The speedier second half of the legislative session began in earnest this week, with public hearings on cannabis intellectual property, labs, WSLCB reform, and labeling.

The House Commerce and Gaming Committee hosted a public hearing on SB 5298 – “Regarding labeling of marijuana products”

The Senate Labor and Commerce Committee hosted a public hearing on HB 1794 – “Concerning agreements between licensed marijuana businesses and other people and businesses, including royalty and licensing agreements relating to the use of intellectual property.” 

The Senate Labor and Commerce Committee hosted a public hearing on HB 2052 – “Clarifying marijuana product testing by revising provisions concerning marijuana testing laboratory accreditation and establishing a cannabis science task force”

The House Commerce and Gaming Committee hosted a public hearing on SB 5318 - “Reforming the compliance and enforcement provisions for marijuana licensees.”

HB 1430 (WSLCB’s systems modernization project account) was heard by the Senate Ways and Means Committee.