Washington State Cannabis Legislation Update – Feb. 24, 2020

It’s another busy week for cannabis-related legislation in Olympia, WA. Check out what will be focused on and click the links to get updates on the current status of each bill.

The Cannabis Commission (HB 1974) died in committee.

Feb. 24th at 1:30 p.m. – House Committee on Gaming & Commerce

SB 6057 – Price Differentials – allows price differentials for the sales of marijuana either in long-term contracts or a single transaction when based on business factors .

Feb. 25th at 8 a.m. – Senate Committee on Labor & Commerce

SB 6579/HB 2826 – Marijuana Vapor Bill – this is a compromise bill to ensure that botanically derived terpenes are allowed in marijuana vapor products. 

SB 6604/HB 2870 – Releasing cannabis retail licenses for social equity purposes and creates a Marijuana Social Equity Task Force

1:30 p.m. – House Committee on Commerce and Gaming – HB 2359 – Certificate of compliance for marijuana businesses (certificate will certify that the business met statutory distance requirements at the time of application.) 

3:30 p.m. – House Committee on Public Safety – SB 5867 – Resentencing of persons convicted of drug offenses (gives offenders another chance to have a sentence reheard)

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