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BILL · 2019–20 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESSB 5318

SB 5318: Marijuana license compliance

Reforming the compliance and enforcement provisions for marijuana licensees.

Summary

  • Specifies when the Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) may issue a notice of correction under the technical assistance program.
  • Expands existing programs for compliance education and requires a program for voluntary compliance.
  • Requires rulemaking on enforcement procedures, with specific components.
  • Requires rulemaking regarding penalties, with limits, such as on the effect of cumulative violations.
  • Specifies the types of violations which may result in license cancellation.
  • Requires consideration of aggravating and mitigating circumstances.

From the Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill Report (ESSB 5318), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 394, Laws of 2019
  1. IntroducedJan 17, 2019
  2. Out of committeeMar 1, 2019
  3. Passed SenateMar 11, 2019
  4. Passed HouseApr 16, 2019
  5. GovernorMay 13, 2019
  6. LawMay 13, 2019
Prime sponsor
Senator (R-18)
Introduced
January 17, 2019 in the Senate
Last action
May 13, 2019
Session law
Chapter 394, Laws of 2019
Companion bill
HB 1237
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5318, ESSB 5318

AN ACT Relating to reforming the compliance and enforcement provisions for marijuana licensees;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Senator (R-18)

2 co-sponsors (1 Democrat, 1 Republican)

Guy Palumbo D-1Keith Wagoner R-39

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 11, 2019
Version voted on: ESSB 5318
41 Yea 5 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat26003
Republican15500
How each member voted

Excused (3)

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House · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed April 16, 2019
Version voted on: ESSB 5318
88 Yea 8 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat53202
Republican35600
How each member voted

Yea (88)

Excused (2)

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Senate · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed April 23, 2019
Version voted on: ESSB 5318
43 Yea 4 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat28001
Republican15401
How each member voted

Nay (4)

Excused (2)

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History

  1. Effective date 7/28/2019. (ESSB 5318)
  2. Chapter 394, 2019 Laws. (ESSB 5318)
  3. Governor signed. (ESSB 5318)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (ESSB 5318)
  5. Speaker signed. (ESSB 5318)
  6. President signed. (ESSB 5318)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 43; nays, 4; absent, 0; excused, 2. (ESSB 5318)
  8. Senate concurred in House amendments. (ESSB 5318)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 88; nays, 8; absent, 0; excused, 2. (ESSB 5318)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESSB 5318)
  11. Committee amendment(s) adopted as amended. (ESSB 5318)
  12. Committee amendment not adopted. (ESSB 5318)
  13. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (ESSB 5318)
  14. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (ESSB 5318)
  15. APP - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) but without amendment(s) by Commerce & Gaming. (ESSB 5318)
  16. Referred to Appropriations. (ESSB 5318)
  17. Minority; without recommendation. (ESSB 5318)
  18. COG - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (ESSB 5318)
  19. First reading, referred to Commerce & Gaming. (ESSB 5318)
  20. Third reading, passed; yeas, 41; nays, 5; absent, 0; excused, 3. (ESSB 5318)
  21. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESSB 5318)
  22. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESSB 5318)
  23. 1st substitute bill substituted. (ESSB 5318)
  24. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  25. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESSB 5318)
  26. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  27. WM - Majority; do pass 1st substitute bill proposed by Labor & Commerce. (ESSB 5318)
  28. Minority; do not pass. (ESSB 5318)
  29. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESSB 5318)
  30. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  31. Minority; do not pass.
  32. WM - Majority; do pass 1st substitute bill proposed by Labor & Commerce.
  33. Referred to Ways & Means. (ESSB 5318)
  34. Referred to Ways & Means.
  35. LBRC - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (ESSB 5318)
  36. And refer to Ways & Means. (ESSB 5318)
  37. And refer to Ways & Means.
  38. LBRC - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  39. First reading, referred to Labor & Commerce.

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