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
WA Legislature - Update
(March 8, 2025)
As the Senate adjourned until Monday and no cannabis-related legislation was positioned for action in the House on Saturday, opportunities for five bills remaining in chamber rules committees had narrowed.
WA Legislature - Update
(March 7, 2025)
With six days to go before the House of Origin cutoff, six cannabis-related bills awaited calendaring and floor action to remain active during the 2025 regular session.
WA Legislature - Update
(March 6, 2025)
The social equity program evaluation bill was advanced, preliminary schedules for the following week were published, and legislators prepared for another day of floor activity ahead of the next cutoff.
WA Legislature - Update
(March 5, 2025)
An informative work session on Monday regarding ESOPs intrigued House leaders as legislators prepared to cross the midpoint of the 105 day regular session one week before the House of Origin cutoff.
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.
The Week Ahead
(March 3, 2024)
As legislators considered moving legislation out of the house of origin including nine cannabis-related bills, WSLCB members would discuss “Efficiencies” in their public meetings.
WA Legislature - Update
(March 3, 2025)
Nine cannabis-related bills remained active after the prior cutoff as legislators turned their attention to moving remaining legislation out of the chamber of origin over the following week and half.
WA Legislature - Update
(February 28, 2025)
The retail signage legislation was advanced but it seemed likely four other cannabis-related bills would not make it through the House of Origin Fiscal Committee Cutoff gateway by the close of business Friday.
WA House APP - Committee Meeting
(February 25, 2025) - HB 1449 - Public Hearing
Home growing supporters took issue with the cost and need for a traceability requirement amended into the bill which did nothing to lessen opponents’ safety and revenue concerns.
WA Legislature - Update
(February 26, 2025)
Opponents of home grow appeared to have been assisted by a committee staffer who fabricated revenue impacts, the DUI bill was advanced, and senators may calendar cannabis-related bills on Wednesday.