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SB 5546 - 2023-24
Establishing a Washington state cannabis commission.
Companion Bill: HB 1581
Bill Status-at-a-Glance
See Bill History for complete details on the bill
As of Friday, April 19, 2024 03:02 PM
Current Version:
2nd Engrossed Substitute - 2ESSB 5546
Current Status:
SRules 3
Where is it in the process?
IntroducedIn CommitteeOn FloorCalendarPassedChamberIn the Senate:In the House:
After Passage:Passed LegislatureOn Governor'sDeskGovernor ActedSession Law

Bill Status-at-a-Glance

As of Friday, April 19, 2024 03:02 PM
See Bill History for complete details on the bill
Current Version:
2nd Engrossed Substitute - 2ESSB 5546
Current Status:
SRules 3
Where is it in the process?
IntroducedIn CommitteeOn FloorCalendarPassedChamber
Senate:
House:
Passed LegislatureOn Governor'sDeskGovernor ActedSession Law
AfterPassage:
Bill History

2023 REGULAR SESSION

Jan 24
First reading, referred to Labor & Commerce. (View Original Bill)
Feb 9
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Labor & Commerce at 8:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
Feb 14
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Labor & Commerce at 10:30 AM. (Committee Materials)
LC - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (View 1st Substitute) (Majority Report)
And refer to Ways & Means.
Minority; without recommendation. (Minority Report)
Feb 15
Referred to Ways & Means.
Feb 20
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 9:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
Feb 23
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 9:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
WM - Majority; do pass 1st substitute bill proposed by Labor & Commerce. (Majority Report)
Minority; do not pass. (Minority Report)
Minority; without recommendation. (Minority Report)
Feb 24
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Mar 6
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Mar 8
1st substitute bill substituted (LC 23). (View 1st Substitute)
Floor amendment(s) adopted.
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 40; nays, 9; absent, 0; excused, 0. (View 1st Engrossed) (View Roll Calls)

IN THE HOUSE

Mar 10
First reading, referred to Regulated Substances & Gaming.
Mar 20
Public hearing in the House Committee on Regulated Substances & Gaming at 1:30 PM. (Committee Materials)
Mar 21
Public hearing in the House Committee on Regulated Substances & Gaming at 4:00 PM. (Committee Materials)
Mar 23
Executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the House Committee on Regulated Substances & Gaming at 8:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
Mar 27
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Regulated Substances & Gaming at 1:30 PM. (Committee Materials)
RSG - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (Majority Report)
Minority; do not pass. (Minority Report)
Mar 29
Referred to Appropriations.
Apr 23
By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.

2024 REGULAR SESSION

Jan 8
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Feb 12
Placed on third reading by Rules Committee.
Feb 13
Rules suspended.
Returned to second reading for amendment.
Floor amendment(s) adopted.
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 29; nays, 20; absent, 0; excused, 0. (View 2nd Engrossed) (View Roll Calls)

IN THE HOUSE

Feb 15
First reading, referred to Regulated Substances & Gaming.
Feb 19
Public hearing in the House Committee on Regulated Substances & Gaming at 1:30 PM. (Committee Materials)
Feb 20
Executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the House Committee on Regulated Substances & Gaming at 4:00 PM. (Committee Materials)
Mar 7
By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.
Available Documents
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Fiscal Note
Amendments
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