Through the Washington Impaired Driving Advisory Council (WIDAC), the Washington Traffic Safety Commission (WTSC) hears from agencies and organizations working to reduce impaired driving, and helps coordinate their work. The advisory council is made up of 10 voting members from 7 state agencies with direct responsibility for traffic safety as well as 15 advisory members with expertise in prevention, deterrence, treatment, rehabilitation, and program management. The WIDAC meets quarterly in January, April, July, and October.
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Observations
The Week Ahead (January 9, 2023)
Although only five cannabis-specific bills were pre-filed, the convening of the Washington State Legislature portended significant changes to the policy landscape and operating environment.
WTSC - Commission Meeting (October 20, 2022) - Improving and Understanding Poly-Drug Information
Commissioners heard how methodology changes to improve the identification of poly-drugged driving incidents revealed significant historical overreporting of cases involving cannabis.
The Week Ahead (October 10, 2022)
WSLCB board members were scheduled to take an important step towards addressing social equity after hearing from public health officials and researchers on cannabis product packaging.
The Week Ahead (July 11, 2022)
A busy summer week would feature deliberations of a social equity work group, a WSDA hemp program webinar, WSLCB leadership updates, and the WA Impaired Driving Advisory Council (WIDAC).