The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (WSLCB) is the primary adult use cannabis regulatory authority in the State of Washington. The executive agency, which also regulates alcohol, tobacco, and vapor products in Washington state, is overseen by a three member board appointed by the Governor to six-year terms. The Board holds regular public meetings and work sessions with stakeholders, makes policy and budget decisions, and adjudicates contested license applications and enforcement actions on licensees. Board members are also responsible for hiring the agency's Director, who manages day-to-day operations.
Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board
(WSLCB)
Public
Observations
WSLCB - Board Caucus
(March 18, 2025) - Social Equity Program Update
Staff brought the board up to speed on the status of social equity applicants, outreach to local officials, training videos, and the next application window.
The Week Ahead
(March 17, 2024)
Legislators appeared in no hurry to consider cannabis-related bills from the opposite house but regulatory bodies planned to provide updates and signal research directions.
WA Legislature - Update
(March 17, 2025)
A senate interview with new WSLCB Board Member Pete Holmes offered insights on Friday and eight cannabis-related bills remained active in the second half of the 2025 regular session.
WA Legislature - Update
(March 14, 2025)
As bills remaining through cutoff were shuffled between chambers, legislators in renewed committee meetings would hear from the newest WSLCB board member and outspoken agriculture researchers.
WA Legislature - Update
(March 13, 2025)
Following the advance of three cannabis bills before the House of Origin Cutoff on Wednesday, new omnibus legislation incorporating concepts from four bills was slated for introduction.
WA Legislature - Update
(March 12, 2025)
Representatives passed the production unionization bill on Tuesday night whereas four cannabis-related bills were well positioned in the Senate on Wednesday but at risk from the House of Origin Cutoff at 5pm.
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.
WA Legislature - Update
(March 11, 2025)
WSLCB request legislation granting access to patient identifiers was passed by the House and all five cannabis bills needing to be advanced before the cutoff on Wednesday were positioned for floor action.
The Week Ahead
(March 10, 2024)
As the legislature raced ahead, other entities would be addressing product samples, medical cannabis, the retail ban in Lynnwood, and a new ethics policy at WSLCB.
WA Legislature - Update
(March 10, 2025)
As the third cutoff gateway of the 2025 regular session approached on Wednesday, the aperture for advancement narrowed quickly for six cannabis-related bills, only two of which were well positioned.