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BILL · 2023–24 SESSION · LATEST VERSION 2SHB 2320

HB 2320: High THC cannabis products

Concerning high THC cannabis products.

Summary

  • Provides intent to fund the Department of Health (DOH) annually to issue requests for proposals and contract for targeted public health messages and social marketing campaigns related to high-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) cannabis, and specifies requirements for such messages and campaigns.
  • Requires the DOH to develop optional training for retail cannabis staff as well as a notice that cannabis retailers must conspicuously post at the point of sale for consumers, related to possible health risks and impacts of high-THC cannabis and available resources.
  • Requires the Health Care Authority to contract to develop and implement guidance and health interventions for health care providers, certain patients, and for other uses, with reports and subject to funding.
  • Requires the Liquor and Cannabis Board to collect data on cannabis product sales, including about THC concentration, with a report due in 2025.

From the Second Substitute House Bill Report (2SHB 2320), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 360, Laws of 2024
  1. IntroducedJan 11, 2024
  2. Out of committeeFeb 5, 2024
  3. Passed HouseFeb 9, 2024
  4. Passed SenateFeb 29, 2024
  5. GovernorMar 29, 2024
  6. LawMar 29, 2024
Prime sponsor
Lauren Davis (D-32)
Introduced
January 11, 2024 in the House
Last action
March 29, 2024
Session law
Chapter 360, Laws of 2024
Companion bill
SB 6220
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 2320, SHB 2320, 2SHB 2320

AN ACT Relating to reducing the public health harms associated with high THC cannabis products by raising awareness, implementing and studying health interventions, and increasing the minimum legal age of sale of high THC cannabis products to prevent psychosis;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Lauren Davis (D-32)

13 co-sponsors (9 Democrats, 4 Republicans)

Carolyn Eslick R-39Steve Bergquist D-11Lisa Callan D-5Tom Dent R-13Mary Dye R-9Tana Senn D-41Mari Leavitt D-28Paul Harris R-17Cindy Ryu D-32Amy Walen D-48Strom Peterson D-21Gerry Pollet D-46Alex Ramel D-40

Votes

House · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 9, 2024
Version voted on: 2SHB 2320
92 Yea 5 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat58000
Republican34501
How each member voted

Yea (92)

Excused (1)

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Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed February 29, 2024
Version voted on: 2SHB 2320
47 Yea 1 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat28001
Republican19100
How each member voted

Yea (47)

Nay (1)

Excused (1)

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Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed March 7, 2024
Version voted on: 2SHB 2320
46 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat28001
Republican18002
How each member voted
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House · Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed March 7, 2024
Version voted on: 2SHB 2320
94 Yea 3 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat58000
Republican36301
How each member voted

Yea (94)

Nay (3)

Excused (1)

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History

  1. Effective date 6/6/2024. (2SHB 2320)
  2. Chapter 360, 2024 Laws. (2SHB 2320)
  3. Governor signed. (2SHB 2320)
  4. President signed. (2SHB 2320)
  5. Speaker signed. (2SHB 2320)
  6. House concurred in Senate amendments. (2SHB 2320)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 94; nays, 3; absent, 0; excused, 1. (2SHB 2320)
  8. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (2SHB 2320)
  9. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (2SHB 2320)
  10. Returned to second reading for amendment. (2SHB 2320)
  11. Rules suspended. (2SHB 2320)
  12. Senate receded from amendments. (2SHB 2320)
  13. House insists on its position and asks Senate to recede. (2SHB 2320)
  14. Third reading, passed; yeas, 46; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 3. (2SHB 2320)
  15. Delivered to Governor. (2SHB 2320)
  16. Third reading, passed; yeas, 47; nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 1. (2SHB 2320)
  17. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (2SHB 2320)
  18. Committee amendment(s) adopted as amended. (2SHB 2320)
  19. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (2SHB 2320)
  20. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (2SHB 2320)
  21. WM - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) by Labor & Commerce. (2SHB 2320)
  22. Minority; without recommendation. (2SHB 2320)
  23. Referred to Ways & Means. (2SHB 2320)
  24. Minority; without recommendation. (2SHB 2320)
  25. And refer to Ways & Means. (2SHB 2320)
  26. LC - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (2SHB 2320)
  27. First reading, referred to Labor & Commerce. (2SHB 2320)
  28. Third reading, passed; yeas, 92; nays, 5; absent, 0; excused, 1. (2SHB 2320)
  29. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (2SHB 2320)
  30. 2nd substitute bill substituted. (2SHB 2320)
  31. 2nd substitute bill substituted. (SHB 2320)
  32. 2nd substitute bill substituted.
  33. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (2SHB 2320)
  34. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (SHB 2320)
  35. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
  36. APP - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (2SHB 2320)
  37. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (2SHB 2320)
  38. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (SHB 2320)
  39. APP - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 2320)
  40. APP - Executive action taken by committee. (SHB 2320)
  41. APP - Executive action taken by committee.
  42. APP - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  43. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  44. Referred to Appropriations. (SHB 2320)
  45. Referred to Appropriations.
  46. RSG - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 2320)
  47. Minority; without recommendation. (SHB 2320)
  48. RSG - Executive action taken by committee.
  49. Minority; without recommendation.
  50. RSG - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  51. First reading, referred to Regulated Substances & Gaming.

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