Established in 1891, the Washington State Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission (WA Pharmacy Commission) regulates the practice of pharmacy, and the distribution, manufacturing, and delivery of pharmaceuticals within and into the state. The commission protects and promotes public health and safety by issuing licenses, registrations, and certifications to qualified persons and entities and responding to complaints or reports of unprofessional conduct. The Commission is assigned the authority to enforce and change the schedule of controlled substances in Washington state.
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Observations
The Week Ahead
(February 3, 2025)
Five cannabis bills would receive hearings in the fourth week of the 2025 session, while regulators trimmed lab accreditation rules and briefed lawmakers on technology challenges.
The Week Ahead
(January 20, 2024)
Three of eight cannabis-related bills were scheduled for activity in the second week of session, while WSLCB considered liberalizing acceptable forms of identification for the alcohol sector.
The Week Ahead
(January 13, 2025)
In addition to the kickoff of the 2025 regular session, WSLCB board members planned to advance rulemaking and organic-equivalent cannabis could get another look at WSDA.
The Week Ahead
(January 6, 2024)
In the final week before the start of the 2025 regular session, regulators prepared to hear briefings on the legislative agendas of their respective agencies and partner organizations.
The Week Ahead
(December 9, 2024)
Legislators planned to host work sessions in advance of the 2025 session which would occasion the final convening of the House Regulated Substances and Gaming Committee.
The Week Ahead
(November 18, 2024)
A seemingly straightforward policymaking week was freighted with new urgency following the announcement that WSLCB Board Chair David Postman had been appointed to a new role.
The Week Ahead
(March 11, 2024)
Regulators were ready to continue or initiate rulemaking processes in the week following the end of the legislative session while prevention researchers reviewed their findings.
The Week Ahead
(March 4, 2024)
Five cannabis bills were left standing and well positioned to become law as legislators mustered their final push towards completion of the 68th Washington State Legislature on Thursday.
The Week Ahead
(February 26, 2024)
One cannabis bill was gathering signatures, another was ready for final passage, three were in rules awaiting calendaring, and three more were scheduled for execs before the Monday cutoff.
The Week Ahead
(February 19, 2024)
11 cannabis-related bills remained subject to the next cutoff on Wednesday but the WSLCB data dashboard bill and inversion/diversion legislation were particularly poorly positioned.