by
<a href="mailto:loganb@awcnet.org">Logan Bahr</a> | Mar 30, 2018
There were numerous attempts to change the state’s marijuana statutes this session but, ultimately, none of the proposed bills passed the Legislature.
There were numerous attempts to change the state’s marijuana statutes this session but, ultimately, none of the proposed bills passed the Legislature.
After I-502 legalized marijuana in Washington, there have been multiple attempts by the Legislature to preempt city local authority to regulate marijuana businesses. This year was no different; however, both preemption bills, HB 2336 and HB 2471, failed to pass. Preemption bills are likely to make an appearance in the next legislative session.
AWC’s next steps
AWC will:
- Continue monitoring the actions of federal authorities in light of the recent Cole Memo rescission;
- Follow recent court decisions in the state regarding local government authority to regulate legalized marijuana activities; and
- Continue to engage legislators to build support for local authority.
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Bill #
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Short description
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Final status
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HB 2336
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Preempts local control and requires cities put a proposed ban or moratorium on the ballot for approval
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Did not pass
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HB 2471
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Preempts local governments in regulating medical marijuana co-ops
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Did not pass
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HB 2473
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Marijuana private label sales
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Did not pass
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HB 2559
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Recreational marijuana home grow
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Did not pass
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HB 2574
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Medical marijuana home delivery
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Did not pass
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HB 2630
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Requires the Liquor & Cannabis Board to only issue marijuana licenses to businesses that comply with local ordinances
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Did not pass
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