Members introduced themselves before debating the background and scope of their mandated report, though many were predisposed to laying the groundwork for legislation in 2023.
The committee reviewed background and amendments on multiple cannabis bills targeting worker retention and training; creation of a city social equity license; and a “Cannabis Needs Assessment.”
Seattle Councilmembers would consider a trio of bills on worker and social equity in the cannabis sector and the Hemp in Food Task Force planned to convene for the third time.
A legislative affairs update featured the first public remarks on draft request legislation for 2023 covering “THC regulation,” social equity, and subpoena authority for cannabis investigations.
After months of deliberations, the city council referred three cannabis equity ordinances drafted by staff of the mayor’s office to the Finance and Housing committee for consideration.
Work group members supported an expanded role for WSDA in regulating cannabis production, but only after study and planning around costs and implications for equity in the market.
WSLCB leadership would likely review draft agency request bills on “THC Regulation,” “Social Equity,” and “Subpoena Authority” while home grow was on the agenda at the social equity task force.
After asking several searching questions, the board approved filing proposed social equity rules then heard positive public comments as well as a few claiming obfuscation by board members.
After learning the status of open and upcoming rulemaking as well as several petitions for new projects, board members heard about proposed social equity rules and other agency updates.
