The Washington State House Public Safety Committee (WA House PS) considers issues relating to law enforcement agencies, crime prevention, criminal penalties and sentencing, impaired driving, registration and civil commitment of sex offenders, and adult correctional programs and institutions.
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Observations
WSLCB - Executive Management Team
(February 12, 2020) - Summary
Agency leadership heard a briefing on cannabis-related legislation still active and otherwise, including both agency requests and bills introduced by other stakeholders.
The Week Ahead
(January 20, 2020)
11 cannabis-related bills were scheduled for consideration in 5 committee meetings while the WSLCB planned action on Cannabis Penalties and Quality Control Testing rules.
Washington State Legislature - Committee Report Cutoff
(April 9, 2019) - Summary
11 cannabis-related bills remain in motion after Tuesday’s committee report deadline.
Washington State Legislature - Cannabis Bill Activity
(April 1-2, 2019) - Summary
SB 5605 (vacating misdemeanor possession convictions) and SB 5298 (structure or function claims) are still moving, but SB 5985 was heard for other reasons.
WA House - Public Safety Committee - Executive Session
(April 1, 2019) - SB 5605
On Monday April 1st, the House Public Safety Committee hosted an executive session on SB 5605, “Concerning misdemeanor marijuana offense convictions.”
WA House PS - Committee Meeting - Public Hearing
(March 25, 2019) - SB 5605
The House Public Safety Committee hosted a public hearing for SB 5605, “Concerning misdemeanor marijuana offense convictions.”
WA Legislature - Executive Sessions
(February 14, 2019) - Summary
Several cannabis bills found love on Valentine’s Day as committees passed or amended them, while less fortunate legislation received no action.
WA House PS - Committee Meeting
(February 14, 2019) - HB 1500 - Executive Session
The Washington State House Public Safety Committee (WA House PS) moved Substitute House Bill 1500 out of committee with a “do pass” recommendation including one amendment.
WA House PS - Committee Meeting
(February 5, 2019) - Summary
Lawmakers heard HB 1500 which would allow for vacation of misdemeanor cannabis possession convictions.