Washington State Department of Commerce
(WA Commerce)
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Washington State Department of Commerce (WA Commerce)
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Observations
WA SECTF - Work Group - TA and Mentorship - Public Meeting (June 8, 2021) - WA Commerce Presentation
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- Washington State Legislative Task Force on Social Equity in Cannabis Technical Assistance and Mentorship Work Group (WA SECTF - Work Group - TA and Mentorship)
After a presentation on prospective Department of Commerce grant and mentorship programs for equity applicants, work group members and the public delved into potential details.
The Week Ahead (June 7, 2021)
As a social equity task force work group began considering how to distribute $3.62M in grants, another task force prepared to disband, leaving cannabis science under the care of regulators.
WA Governor - Bill Action (May 18, 2021) - SB 5092
Governor Inslee signed the biennium operating budget which appropriated cannabis excise tax revenue and other general fund tax dollars among more than a dozen agencies.
WA Governor - Bill Action (May 13, 2021) - SB 5476
Governor Inslee signed a legislative response to a court case which invalidated the state drug possession statute, and lawmakers allotted more than $172 million to address the ruling.
WA SECTF - Work Group - TA and Mentorship - Public Meeting (May 11, 2021) - Introductions, Scope, and Responsibilities
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- Washington State Legislative Task Force on Social Equity in Cannabis Technical Assistance and Mentorship Work Group (WA SECTF - Work Group - TA and Mentorship)
After work group members identified themselves and staff went over scope and responsibilities, questions were raised about who could contract as a social equity mentor and how to qualify for grants.
WA Governor - Bill Action (May 3, 2021) - HB 1443
Legislation expanding the membership and responsibilities of the social equity task force was signed into law, strengthening an influential movement in the Washington state cannabis sector.
WA Senate - Session - Afternoon (April 6, 2021) - HB 1443 - Second and Third Reading
Senators adopted committee language for legislation expanding the scope of the State social equity in cannabis efforts - but many Republican members ultimately opposed passing the bill.
WA Senate LCTA - Committee Meeting (March 24, 2021) - HB 1443 - Executive Session
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- Washington State Senate Labor, Commerce, and Tribal Affairs Committee (WA Senate LCTA)
Several amendments to legislation modifying the Washington cannabis social equity program and task force were considered by committee members before it was recommended in a divided vote.
WA Senate LCTA - Committee Meeting (March 11, 2021) - HB 1443 - Public Hearing
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- Washington State Senate Labor, Commerce, and Tribal Affairs Committee (WA Senate LCTA)
Following passage by the House, legislation to modify and expand the State social equity in cannabis task force and program was heard by senators for the first time.
WA SECTF - Work Group - Disproportionately Impacted Communities - Public Meeting (February 25, 2021) - Scope and Responsibilities
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- Washington State Legislative Task Force on Social Equity in Cannabis Disproportionately Impacted Communities Work Group (WA SECTF - Work Group - Disproportionately Impacted Communities)
During the first work group meeting, members introduced themselves; heard staff briefings on the group’s scope, responsibilities, and timeline; and solicited public comments.