Cannabis Observer tracks and observes cannabis policymaking in Washington state.
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Observations
WSLCB - Executive Management Team
(November 10, 2021) - CCRS Update
Staff reviewed the imminent transition from the existing cannabis traceability provider to a WSLCB reporting system scheduled for December 6th - despite expressed concerns.
WSLCB - Board Meeting
(September 1, 2021) - Summary
The board said farewell to the agency public health education liaison and approved revisions to the scoring regime for criminal history background checks on license application and renewal.
DOE - Cannabis Science Task Force Steering Committee
(August 5, 2021) - Agency Request Legislation
Potential agency request legislation would create an Interagency Coordination Team (ICT) to define testing lab standards and remove the deadline for transfer of lab accreditation authority.
WSLCB - Work Group - Traceability 2.0
(March 2, 2021) - Summary
WSLCB leadership presented a draft road map outlining a new approach to cannabis licensee compliance reporting in the state which incorporated many work group recommendations.
The Week Ahead
(February 10, 2020)
15 cannabis-related bills may be considered by Washington state legislature fiscal committees through Tuesday, determining which legislation continues forward.
The Week Ahead
(February 3, 2020)
The Legislature planned to convene 8 public hearings and at least 8 executive sessions across 7 committee meetings while the WSLCB prepared to adopt a slate of new emergency rules.
The Week Ahead
(January 20, 2020)
11 cannabis-related bills were scheduled for consideration in 5 committee meetings while the WSLCB planned action on Cannabis Penalties and Quality Control Testing rules.