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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