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Legislative Sessions
Observations
WA Governor - Bill Action - Afternoon
(May 12, 2025) - SB 5403
The Governor signed legislation limiting the power of management agreements to shape the cannabis marketplace, prompting rulemaking before the law goes into effect in 2026.
The Week Ahead
(May 12, 2025)
The Governor planned to sign legislation proscribing cannabis retail financial interests and JLARC would hear a report documenting oversupply of cannabis markets in Washington.
WA Legislature - Update
(April 28, 2025)
Legislators passed the operating budget—somewhat narrowly in the House—and closed out the 2025 regular session having passed four cannabis-related bills and two relevant appointment confirmations.
WA Legislature - Update
(April 27, 2025)
Legislators prepared to pass the final operating budget, which contained a few surprises including provisos incorporating a social equity bill, as they wrapped up the 2025 regular session on Sunday.
WA Legislature - Update
(April 24, 2025)
The cannabis retail advertising and financial interest bills were delivered to the Governor as legislators continued working their way towards the end of the regular session.
WA Legislature - Update
(April 23, 2025)
The Governor endorsed cannabis production unionization legislation granting collective bargaining rights to plant-touching employees, the top priority bill for “the largest union in Washington State.”
WA Legislature - Update
(April 21, 2025)
Senators concurred with House changes to the last two cannabis-related bills eligible for movement, although budget provisos could be in the works during the final week of the 2025 regular session.
WA Legislature - Update
(April 17, 2025)
The cannabis retail advertising bill was advanced prior to cutoff but two other bills fell short, the patient data sharing bill was signed by the Governor, and two WSLCB appointees were confirmed.
WSLCB - Board Caucus
(March 11, 2025) - Board Efficiencies
The board contemplated significant reductions in both the number and variety of agency events open to the public, including board meetings, caucuses, and executive management team meetings.
WSLCB - Executive Management Team
(February 26, 2025) - Summary
Agency leaders addressed data dashboards, rulemaking, a new Policy and Rules Manager, a city government presentation, legislative deadlines, and revised media rules from the governor.