The Washington State Health Care Authority (WA HCA) purchases health care for Medicaid eligible Washington residents and public employees. The agency also procures funding for the development and implementation of substance use treatment and prevention programs with the intention of "integrating physical health and behavioral health services for better results and healthier residents."
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Observations
WA House COG - Committee Meeting
(January 25, 2022) - HB 2035 - Public Hearing
Prevention interests spoke favorably of a bill to form a “behavioral health prevention and equity impact framework” at WSLCB, but the appearance of unbalanced representation raised concerns.
The Week Ahead
(January 24, 2022)
24 cannabis-related bills were active and 11 were scheduled for committee activity in the week ahead, including social equity, craft endorsements, and WSLCB request legislation.
The Week Ahead
(January 10, 2022)
As the 2022 Washington state legislative session began on Monday, 12 cannabis-related bills had been pre-filed for introduction and 7 would be reintroduced from 2021.
The Week Ahead
(January 3, 2022)
Before the 2022 legislative session, WA SECTF recommendations may be formally endorsed and one prong of the WSLCB response to synthesized cannabinoids would likely be adopted.
WA House COG - Committee Meeting
(November 18, 2021) - UW ADAI Update
University of Washington researchers spoke about recommending policies regarding high THC cannabis concentrates ahead of a legislatively mandated report on the subject.
The Week Ahead
(November 1, 2021)
Prevention and social equity advocates would convene online, while a cannabis trade association would host state legislators, regulators, and researchers for in person discussion.
The Week Ahead
(October 25, 2021)
As the Cannabis Science Task Force wrapped up its work and moved to fade into its sunset, the Social Equity Task Force was prepared to adopt its most ambitious legislative agenda yet.
The Week Ahead
(September 27, 2021)
WSLCB staff would attempt to clarify their intent to reform cannabis law in Washington state, while CANNRA leaders educated public health and prevention practitioners on similar subjects.
The Week Ahead
(August 23, 2021)
- USA - Washington
- Washington State Legislative Task Force on Social Equity in Cannabis Licensing Work Group
Social equity licensing work group members planned to devote time to understanding the prevalence of ban and moratorium jurisdictions before discussing “Possible Solutions.”
The Week Ahead
(July 26, 2021)
The full social equity task force would convene Tuesday, but cannabis policymaking appeared to be downshifting into the summer doldrums - usually the least active time of year.