BILL · 2023–24 SESSION
HB 1581: Cannabis commission
Establishing a Washington state cannabis commission.
Summary
- Establishes the Washington State Cannabis Commission (Commission) consisting of cannabis producers, producer/processors, and the Director of the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA), to be funded by agricultural commodity assessments on producers and producer/processors.
- Specifies purposes of the Commission including planning and conducting programs, research, advising government agencies, reviewing market metrics, educating and advising producers, advancing knowledge and practice, limiting youth access, and other purposes.
- Grants the Commission powers and duties related to internal governance, employment and contracting, cooperating with other entities and persons, acquiring and owning intellectual property rights, adopting rules, and other specified powers.
- Includes certain oversight of the Commission by the Director of the WSDA, including requiring submission and approval of the Commission's proposed budget, plans, and rules.
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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedJan 25, 2023
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Sharon Wylie (D-49)
- Introduced
- January 25, 2023 in the House
- Last action
- January 8, 2024
- Companion bill
- SB 5546
- Budget
- Has a fiscal note
AN ACT Relating to establishing a Washington state cannabis commission;
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Sharon Wylie (D-49)
3 co-sponsors (3 Democrats, 0 Republicans)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- First reading, referred to Regulated Substances & Gaming.
HB 1581 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
- HB 1581 (2025–26) 988 line tax
- HB 1581 (2021–22) Property tax/language
- HB 1581 (2019–20) Local housing trust funds
- HB 1581 (2017–18) Tacoma Narrows bridge tolls
- HB 1581 (2015–16) 30 dollar vehicle lic. fee
- HB 1581 (2013–14) Preservation of liberty act
- HB 1581 (2011–12) Shared parenting/disability
- HB 1581 (2009–10) Mobile home park closures