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BILL · 2023–24 SESSION · LATEST VERSION E2SSB 5080

SB 5080: Cannabis social equity

Expanding and improving the social equity in cannabis program.

Summary

  • Modifies the Cannabis Social Equity Program (Program) including: (1) extending the Program's expiration; (2) adding cannabis producer and processor licenses to the Program; (3) authorizing additional cannabis retail licenses to be issued through the Program; (4) requiring a third-party contractor to score applicants; (5) amending definitions; and (6) adding provisions on where licenses may initially be located.
  • Waives annual license fees in the Program through July 1, 2032, and encourages all cannabis licensees to submit a social equity plan by providing a one-time license fee reimbursement opportunity.
  • Adds provisions authorizing certain local government objections to the issuance of cannabis retail licenses, and requiring the consideration of input from local governments on retail outlet density in establishing the maximum number of retail outlets that may be licensed in each county.
  • Requires a Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee report by June 30, 2025, on whether current levels of cannabis production align with market demand and capacity.

From the Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill Report (E2SSB 5080), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 220, Laws of 2023
  1. IntroducedJan 9, 2023
  2. Out of committeeFeb 22, 2023
  3. Passed SenateFeb 28, 2023
  4. Passed HouseApr 10, 2023
  5. GovernorMay 1, 2023
  6. LawMay 1, 2023
Prime sponsor
Rebecca Saldaña (D-37)
Introduced
January 9, 2023 in the Senate
Last action
May 1, 2023
Session law
Chapter 220, Laws of 2023
Requested by
Other
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5080, SSB 5080, E2SSB 5080

AN ACT Relating to expanding and improving the social equity in cannabis program;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Rebecca Saldaña (D-37)

8 co-sponsors (8 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Steve Conway D-29Noel Frame D-36Bob Hasegawa D-11Patty Kuderer D-48Liz Lovelett D-40Joe Nguyen D-34T'wina Nobles D-28Derek Stanford D-1

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 28, 2023
Version voted on: E2SSB 5080
32 Yea 15 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat28001
Republican41501
How each member voted

Excused (2)

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House · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed April 10, 2023
Version voted on: E2SSB 5080
60 Yea 38 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat55300
Republican53500
How each member voted

Yea (60)

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Senate · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed April 13, 2023
Version voted on: E2SSB 5080
31 Yea 16 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat28001
Republican31601
How each member voted

Excused (2)

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History

  1. Effective date 7/23/2023*. (E2SSB 5080)
  2. Chapter 220, 2023 Laws. (E2SSB 5080)
  3. Governor signed. (E2SSB 5080)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (E2SSB 5080)
  5. Speaker signed. (E2SSB 5080)
  6. President signed. (E2SSB 5080)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 31; nays, 16; absent, 0; excused, 2. (E2SSB 5080)
  8. Senate concurred in House amendments. (E2SSB 5080)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 60; nays, 38; absent, 0; excused, 0. (E2SSB 5080)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (E2SSB 5080)
  11. Committee amendment(s) adopted with no other amendments. (E2SSB 5080)
  12. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (E2SSB 5080)
  13. Minority; without recommendation. (E2SSB 5080)
  14. Minority; do not pass. (E2SSB 5080)
  15. APP - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) by Regulated Substances & Gaming. (E2SSB 5080)
  16. APP - Executive action taken by committee. (E2SSB 5080)
  17. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (E2SSB 5080)
  18. Referred to Appropriations. (E2SSB 5080)
  19. Minority; without recommendation. (E2SSB 5080)
  20. RSG - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (E2SSB 5080)
  21. RSG - Executive action taken by committee. (E2SSB 5080)
  22. First reading, referred to Regulated Substances & Gaming. (E2SSB 5080)
  23. Third reading, passed; yeas, 32; nays, 15; absent, 0; excused, 2. (E2SSB 5080)
  24. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (E2SSB 5080)
  25. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (E2SSB 5080)
  26. 2nd substitute bill substituted. (E2SSB 5080)
  27. 2nd substitute bill substituted. (SSB 5080)
  28. 2nd substitute bill substituted.
  29. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (E2SSB 5080)
  30. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SSB 5080)
  31. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  32. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (E2SSB 5080)
  33. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 5080)
  34. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  35. Minority; do not pass. (E2SSB 5080)
  36. Minority; without recommendation. (E2SSB 5080)
  37. WM - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (E2SSB 5080)
  38. WM - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 5080)
  39. Minority; without recommendation. (SSB 5080)
  40. Minority; do not pass. (SSB 5080)
  41. Minority; do not pass.
  42. Minority; without recommendation.
  43. WM - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  44. Referred to Ways & Means. (SSB 5080)
  45. Referred to Ways & Means.
  46. LC - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 5080)
  47. And refer to Ways & Means. (SSB 5080)
  48. Minority; without recommendation. (SSB 5080)
  49. Minority; do not pass. (SSB 5080)
  50. Minority; do not pass.
  51. Minority; without recommendation.
  52. And refer to Ways & Means.
  53. LC - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  54. First reading, referred to Labor & Commerce.
  55. Prefiled for introduction.

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