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WA Senate WM - Committee Meeting (March 5, 2022) - SB 5983 - Public Hearing

Sunday March 6, 2022
  • USA - Washington
  • Washington State Senate Ways and Means Committee (WA Senate WM)

A last-minute hearing on a repackaged bill to regulate synthesized cannabinoids revealed shared public health concerns but testimony otherwise remained just as sharply divided.

Bull vs. Bear

WA Senate LCTA - Committee Meeting (January 20, 2022) - SB 5767 and SB 5547 - Public Hearing

Tuesday January 25, 2022
  • USA - Washington
  • Washington State Senate Labor, Commerce, and Tribal Affairs Committee (WA Senate LCTA)

Two visions for the future of cannabinoid regulation were presented to senators, with testimony split between a measure developed by WACA members and WSLCB request legislation.

SB 5671

WA Senate LCTA - Committee Meeting (January 19, 2022) - SB 5671 - Public Hearing

Thursday January 20, 2022
  • USA - Washington
  • Washington State Senate Labor, Commerce, and Tribal Affairs Committee (WA Senate LCTA)

Sharply divided testimony on a bill to add more members and non-voting legislators to the WSLCB board suggested the idea was controversial in both the cannabis and alcohol sectors.

What is Craft Cannabis?

WA House COG - Committee Meeting - (January 14, 2022) - HB 1855 - Public Hearing

Tuesday January 18, 2022
  • USA - Washington
  • Washington State House Commerce and Gaming Committee (WA House COG)

Testimony on a craft cannabis endorsement was weighted in favor of those who saw the proposal increasing fairness in the cannabis market, but others were not so sure.

HB 1668 - Legislative Intent

WA House COG - Committee Meeting (January 13, 2022) - HB 1668 - Public Hearing

Friday January 14, 2022
  • USA - Washington
  • Washington State House Commerce and Gaming Committee (WA House COG)

Some licensees, WSLCB staff, and prevention advocates encouraged lawmakers to pass request legislation on cannabinoid regulation, while other licensees preferred a competing bill.

Cannabis Research

WA House COG - Committee Meeting (January 11, 2022) - HB 1710 - Public Hearing

Wednesday January 12, 2022
  • USA - Washington
  • Washington State House Commerce and Gaming Committee (WA House COG)

A majority of speakers favored legislation to create a cannabis commodity commission, but questions remained about costs, goals, and the inclusiveness with which the bill was drafted.

Potential WSLCB Board Restructuring

WSLCB - Board Caucus (December 14, 2021) - Summary

Wednesday December 15, 2021
  • USA - Washington
  • Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (WSLCB)

In their final meeting of 2021, board members discussed a recent ride-along, a legislative proposal to overhaul the board from a cannabis trade association, and “collateral enforcement.”

WACA 2021 Fall Policy Conference - T'wina Nobles - Derek Stanford - Curtis King

WACA - Fall Policy Conference - 2021 - WA Legislative Leaders (November 3, 2021) - Summary

Tuesday December 14, 2021
  • USA - Washington
  • Washington CannaBusiness Association (WACA)

Three senators offered their thoughts around cannabis policy and answered specific questions about potential bill subjects as well as the format of the 2022 legislative session.

WSU CCPRO - Hemp Research

WACA - Fall Policy Conference - 2021 - WSU CCPRO (November 3, 2021) - Summary

Wednesday November 24, 2021
  • USA - Washington
  • Washington CannaBusiness Association (WACA)

A cannabis researcher from WSU went over academic developments around safety, economic development, health, and agriculture before answering attendee questions.

Washington Flag - Cannabis - Rick Garza

WACA - Fall Policy Conference - 2021 - WSLCB State of the Agency (November 3, 2021) - Summary

Tuesday November 9, 2021
  • USA - Washington
  • Washington CannaBusiness Association (WACA)

Director Rick Garza shared some observations with attendees, focusing on vertical integration, cannabinoid regulation, medical cannabis, and social equity before taking questions.

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