The Washington Traffic Safety Commission (WTSC) is Washington state’s designated highway safety office as codified in RCW 43.59. The WTSC Director is the Governor’s Highway Safety Representative, which is a designated position each state is required to have in order to qualify for federal traffic safety funding. At publication time, the Commission was composed of ten Commissioners chaired by Washington Governor Jay Inslee, and supported by 29 employees.
Washington Traffic Safety Commission
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Public
Observations
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.
WSLCB - Executive Management Team
(January 8, 2025) - Summary
Legislative affairs, social equity, traceability, rulemaking, and the board’s role at WSLCB were among topics discussed at the first public meeting of agency leadership in 2025.
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
(October 21, 2024)
WSLCB staff would take another pass at revising the social equity program, but closed and obscure proceedings hinted at seismic shifts between regulators and the cannabis sector.
The Week Ahead
(October 14, 2024)
A selection of events reflecting the diversity and complexity of the Cannabis sativa plant were scheduled by the WSLCB, WSU, WTSC, DOH, and Cannabis Alliance during the week.
WIDAC - Council Meeting
(July 11, 2024) - High THC Products
A WSLCB staffer briefed on the popularity and health risks of high THC products as well as outreach to interested parties in a search for policy alternatives.
The Week Ahead
(July 15, 2024)
It’s a busy week with next steps on the social equity program, substantial rulemaking, medical cannabis testing, high THC products, along with cannabis consumer and budtender education.
The Week Ahead
(July 8, 2024)
Concerns about youth substance use and high THC products predominated agendas at multiple agencies, but perspectives of public health and prevention interests remained hidden.
The Week Ahead
(April 15, 2024)
WSLCB leaders would meet privately with public health and prevention advocates to hear their perspectives, presenting another opportunity to ask why these events remain hidden.