Julia Lee

Here are some observations from the Tuesday March 5th WSLCB Board Caucus. My top 3 takeaways: In preparation for Wednesday morning’s Board Meeting, WSLCB Policy and Rules Coordinator Kathy Hoffman presented the Board with the CR-102 rulemaking package which is intended to change the mandatory signs marijuana licensees must display within licensed premises (audio – … Continued

Here are some observations from the February 5th WSLCB Board Caucus. The Board has only subsequently met for the February 6th Executive Management Team (EMT) meeting, canceling the February 6th Board Meeting, the February 12th Board Caucus, and the February 13th EMT. The WSLCB also announced they have cancelled the upcoming February 20th Board Meeting … Continued

Here are some observations from the January 22nd Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (WSLCB) Board Caucus. My top 4 takeaways: Policy and Rules Coordinator Kathy Hoffman presented the Board with a draft response to a letter from legislators regarding a bill which would restructure the WSLCB’s penalty system (audio – 9m). The letter, dated … Continued

Here are some observations from the January 2nd Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (WSLCB) Special Board Caucus. My top 3 takeaways: Two board interim policies on claims of “curative or therapeutic effects” and marijuana infused edible (MIE) homogenization were cleared for adoption after an additional review led by Policy and Rules Coordinator Kathy Hoffman, … Continued

Here are some observations from the December 11th WSLCB Board Caucus. My top 3 takeaways: Karen McCall, WSLCB Policy and Rules Coordinator, prepared the Board for five board interim policies (BIP) proposed for adoption at Wednesday’s board meeting.  Two of the proposed policies were sent back to agency staff. BIP-06-2018: “Allowing marijuana licensees to spend … Continued

Here are some observations from the December 4th WSLCB Board Caucus. My top 3 takeaways: WSLCB Board Chair Jane Rushford introduced the new WSLCB Public Health Education Liaison, Scott McCarty (audio – 10m). McCarty will be replacing Mary Segawa who has held the position since January 2010. Starting in 2013, McCarty worked on youth prevention … Continued

Here are some observations from the November 27th WSLCB Board Caucus. My top 3 takeaways: Board Member Russ Hauge discussed a recent meeting with Bailey Hirschburg of Washington NORML and Chris Thompson, WSLCB Director of Legislative Relations, regarding on-site sales and tastings (audio, meeting handout). The board discussed enabling smaller producers to implement partial vertical … Continued

Here are some observations from last Wednesday’s WSLCB Board Planning Meeting. The purpose of this annual meeting is for the Board to review goals from the previous year’s planning meeting, acknowledge accomplishments, and identify measurable goals for the coming year. My top takeaways: The Board Members shared accomplishments from the past year (transcript, audio). Board … Continued

Here are some observations from last Wednesday’s WSLCB Executive Management Team meeting (Jun 20). My top 3 takeaways: WSLCB Director of Legislative Relations Chris Thompson presented the Board with five potential agency legislative requests for next session (transcript, audio). One of these proposals is a new version of past requests aimed to revise the authority … Continued

Here are some observations from the June 12th WSLCB Board Caucus. My top 3 takeaways: Board Member Ollie Garrett shared her plans to meet with Anne Sulton about forming a minority business and women’s business work group. Dr. Anne Sulton, Co-Owner of A Bud and Leaf, has publicly testified at recent Board Meetings (transcripts here … Continued