With over a decade of cannabis reform advocacy with the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML), Bailey was Washington NORML’s Legislative Associate during the 2017-18 legislative sessions and the only lobbyist focused solely on recreational cannabis policy. He’s currently the consumer representative on the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board’s Cannabis Advisory Council and consults for regulators, licensees, and individuals. Bailey has a Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies from the University of Missouri-Columbia, and lives in Lacey, Washington with his wife.
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WSLCB - Cannabis Advisory Council (January 6, 2021) - Public Health and Prevention
The influence of prevention organizations on WSLCB policy was the focus of a presentation from the agency’s public health liaison and remarks from Cannabis Advisory Council members.
WA Senate WM - Committee Meeting (January 18, 2021) - Summary
SB 5004, legislation providing an excise tax exemption for patients registered with the state, drew largely supportive testimony which contested the accuracy of the fiscal note.
WA House COG - Committee Meeting (January 15, 2021) - Summary
Members heard concerns from three police and prevention advocates on new legislation to allow adults to grow up to six cannabis plants in their residence, and positive remarks from all other speakers.
WSLCB - Board Caucus (January 12, 2021) - Summary
In the Board’s first planning session since 2018, members looked back on past priorities and prepared to welcome a new board chair who would be appointed in “a few more weeks.”
WA LIC - Class - Prevention Voices (January 5, 2021) - Summary
Advocates learned about Washington's legislative process from a Legislative Information Center staffer including specific steps to track and participate virtually in the 2021 session.
WSLCB - Cannabis Advisory Council (January 6, 2021) - 2021 Legislative Session
Goals for the 2021 Washington state legislative session, which begins Monday January 11th, were articulated by WSLCB agency leadership and Cannabis Advisory Council members.
WSLCB - Board Meeting (January 6, 2021) - Summary
An Interpretive and Policy Statement Program was launched at WSLCB, emergency rules were extended, location compliance certificates were adopted, and citizens addressed the Board.
WSLCB - Board Caucus (January 5, 2021) - Summary
Board members heard legislative and rulemaking updates as well as mentions of agency coordination with social equity and prevention stakeholders - and the U.S. Census Bureau.
WA Task Force on Social Equity in Cannabis - Public Meeting (December 14, 2020) - Summary
Though not unanimous, the task force voted to focus on anti-Black racism in their operating principles before broadly discussing the equity program and establishing three work groups.
WSLCB - Board Meeting (December 23, 2020) - In Brief
A pair of rulemaking updates and a citizen request for dedicated cannabis business licensing forms were the last topics heard during the final board meeting of 2020.
WSLCB - Executive Management Team (January 13, 2021)
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WSLCB - Board Caucus (January 12, 2021)
WSLCB - Cannabis Advisory Council (January 6, 2021)
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- Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (WSLCB)
- WSLCB - Cannabis Advisory Council