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BILL · 2025–26 SESSION · LATEST VERSION EHB 1941

HB 1941: Agricultural coops/cannabis

Authorizing agricultural cooperatives for cannabis producers.

Summary

  • Authorizes licensed cannabis producers to form agricultural associations.

From the Engrossed House Bill Report (EHB 1941), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 218, Laws of 2026
  1. IntroducedFeb 11, 2025
  2. Out of committeeJan 22, 2026
  3. Passed HouseFeb 13, 2026
  4. Passed SenateMar 5, 2026
  5. GovernorMar 25, 2026
  6. LawMar 25, 2026
Prime sponsor
Melanie Morgan (D-29)
Introduced
February 11, 2025 in the House
Last action
March 25, 2026
Session law
Chapter 218, Laws of 2026
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1941, EHB 1941

AN ACT Relating to authorizing agricultural cooperatives for cannabis producers;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Melanie Morgan (D-29)

5 co-sponsors (5 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Sharon Wylie D-49Julia Reed D-36Lisa Parshley D-22Beth Doglio D-22Natasha Hill D-3

Votes

House · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 13, 2026
Version voted on: EHB 1941
66 Yea 27 Nay 0 Absent 5 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat54302
Republican122403
How each member voted

Yea (66)

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

Passed March 5, 2026
Version voted on: EHB 1941
30 Yea 18 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat29001
Republican11800
How each member voted

Excused (1)

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House · Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed March 12, 2026
Version voted on: EHB 1941
69 Yea 26 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat56300
Republican132303
How each member voted

Yea (69)

Excused (3)

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History

  1. Effective date 6/11/2026. (EHB 1941)
  2. Chapter 218, 2026 Laws. (EHB 1941)
  3. Governor signed. (EHB 1941)
  4. President signed. (EHB 1941)
  5. Delivered to Governor. (EHB 1941)
  6. Passed final passage; yeas, 69; nays, 26; absent, 0; excused, 3. (EHB 1941)
  7. House concurred in Senate amendments. (EHB 1941)
  8. Speaker signed. (EHB 1941)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 30; nays, 18; absent, 0; excused, 1. (EHB 1941)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (EHB 1941)
  11. Committee amendment(s) adopted with no other amendments. (EHB 1941)
  12. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (EHB 1941)
  13. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (EHB 1941)
  14. Minority; without recommendation. (EHB 1941)
  15. Minority; do not pass. (EHB 1941)
  16. LC - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (EHB 1941)
  17. First reading, referred to Labor & Commerce. (EHB 1941)
  18. Third reading, passed; yeas, 66; nays, 27; absent, 0; excused, 5. (EHB 1941)
  19. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (EHB 1941)
  20. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (EHB 1941)
  21. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (EHB 1941)
  22. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (EHB 1941)
  23. Minority; without recommendation. (EHB 1941)
  24. Minority; do not pass. (EHB 1941)
  25. AGNR - Majority; do pass. (EHB 1941)
  26. AGNR - Executive action taken by committee. (EHB 1941)
  27. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (EHB 1941)
  28. First reading, referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources. (EHB 1941)

HB 1941 in other sessions

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