Washington 2023-2024 Regular Session Status: Passed House Bipartisan · 3 D · 1 R cosponsors

HB 2255 — Concerning inversion and diversion of cannabis.

Last action — By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading.

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
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    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 2023-2024 Regular Session. It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

11 added · 8 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of Bill HB 2255 now includes a requirement for the board to regularly check that all cannabis licensees and testing labs are following the rules for reporting data to the cannabis central reporting system. Additionally, a specific definition of the "cannabis central reporting system" has been retained while removing previous versions of the text. These changes are important because they strengthen oversight and ensure more accurate data reporting within the cannabis industry, promoting transparency and compliance.

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H-2507.1 HOUSE BILL 2255 State of Washington 68th Legislature 2024 Regular Session By Representatives Waters, Wylie, Kloba, Davis, and Cheney Read first time 01/10/24.
ENGROSSED HOUSE BILL 2255 State of Washington 68th Legislature 2024 Regular Session By Representatives Waters, Wylie, Kloba, Davis, and Cheney Read first time 01/10/24.
1 HB 2255 transferring cannabis or cannabis products to an unauthorized person or recipient.
1 EHB 2255 transferring cannabis or cannabis products to an unauthorized person or recipient.
(3) For purposes of this section, "cannabis central reporting system" means the system used by the board for the reporting of events or information submitted by or on behalf of cannabis licensees and certified laboratories to the board, as required by the board.
(3) The board shall regularly ensure that all cannabis licensees and third-party testing laboratories comply with any requirement of the board for the reporting of data or events to the cannabis central reporting system.
(4) For purposes of this section, "cannabis central reporting system" means the system used by the board for the reporting of events or information submitted by or on behalf of cannabis licensees and certified laboratories to the board, as required by the board.
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Action History

  1. By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading.

  2. First reading, referred to Labor & Commerce.

  3. Third reading, passed; yeas, 97; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1.

  4. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

  5. Floor amendment(s) adopted.

  6. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.

  7. Referred to Rules 2 Review.

  8. RSG - Majority; do pass.

  9. Executive action taken in the House Committee on Regulated Substances & Gaming at 4:00 PM.

  10. Public hearing in the House Committee on Regulated Substances & Gaming at 1:30 PM.

  11. Public hearing scheduled, but not heard in the House Committee on Regulated Substances & Gaming at 8:00 AM.

  12. First reading, referred to Regulated Substances & Gaming.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 4 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (4)

Not signed on (146)

146 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

3rd Reading & Final Passage (#31)

Passed 97 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 30000
Democrat 57000
Unaffiliated 10001
Total 97001
% of votes cast 99%0%0%1%
How each member voted (98)
Member Party Vote
Chambers — Yea
Chandler — Not Voting
Cheney — Yea
Chopp — Yea
Hutchins — Yea
Kretz — Yea
Maycumber — Yea
Mosbrucker — Yea
Robertson — Yea
Sandlin — Yea
Wilcox — Yea
Alex Ramel Democrat Yea
Alicia Rule Democrat Yea
Amy Walen Democrat Yea
April Berg Democrat Yea
Beth Doglio Democrat Yea
Bill Ramos Democrat Yea
Brandy Donaghy Democrat Yea
Chipalo Street Democrat Yea
Chris Stearns Democrat Yea
Cindy Ryu Democrat Yea
Clyde Shavers Democrat Yea
Dan Bronoske Democrat Yea
Darya Farivar Democrat Yea
Dave Paul Democrat Yea
David Hackney Democrat Yea
Davina Duerr Democrat Yea
Debra Entenman Democrat Yea
Debra Lekanoff Democrat Yea
Emily Alvarado Democrat Yea
Gerry Pollet Democrat Yea
Greg Nance Democrat Yea
Jake Fey Democrat Yea
Jamila Taylor Democrat Yea
Jessica Bateman Democrat Yea
Joe Fitzgibbon Democrat Yea
Joe Timmons Democrat Yea
Julia Reed Democrat Yea
Julio Cortes Democrat Yea
Kristine Reeves Democrat Yea
Larry Springer Democrat Yea
Lauren Davis Democrat Yea
Laurie Jinkins Democrat Yea
Lillian Ortiz-Self Democrat Yea
Lisa Callan Democrat Yea
Liz Berry Democrat Yea
Marcus Riccelli Democrat Yea
Mari Leavitt Democrat Yea
Mary Fosse Democrat Yea
Melanie Morgan Democrat Yea
Mia Gregerson Democrat Yea
Mike Chapman Democrat Yea
Monica Jurado Stonier Democrat Yea
My-Linh Thai Democrat Yea
Nicole Macri Democrat Yea
Roger Goodman Democrat Yea
Sharlett Mena Democrat Yea
Sharon Tomiko Santos Democrat Yea
Sharon Wylie Democrat Yea
Shelley Kloba Democrat Yea
Steve Bergquist Democrat Yea
Steve Tharinger Democrat Yea
Strom Peterson Democrat Yea
Tana Senn Democrat Yea
Tarra Simmons Democrat Yea
Timm Ormsby Democrat Yea
Tina Orwall Democrat Yea
Vandana Slatter Democrat Yea
Alex Ybarra Republican Yea
Andrew Barkis Republican Yea
April Connors Republican Yea
Carolyn Eslick Republican Yea
Chris Corry Republican Yea
Cyndy Jacobsen Republican Yea
Dan Griffey Republican Yea
Drew Stokesbary Republican Yea
Ed Orcutt Republican Yea
Jenny Graham Republican Yea
Jim Walsh Republican Yea
Joe Schmick Republican Yea
Joel McEntire Republican Yea
Keith Goehner Republican Yea
Kevin Waters Republican Yea
Leonard Christian Republican Yea
Mark Klicker Republican Yea
Mary Dye Republican Yea
Michelle Valdez Republican Yea
Mike Steele Republican Yea
Mike Volz Republican Yea
Paul Harris Republican Yea
Peter Abbarno Republican Yea
Sam Low Republican Yea
Skyler Rude Republican Yea
Stephanie Barnard Republican Yea
Stephanie McClintock Republican Yea
Suzanne Schmidt Republican Yea
Tom Dent Republican Yea
Travis Couture Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 2255?
HB 2255 is sponsored by Cheney, Lauren Davis (Democrat), Shelley Kloba (Democrat), Sharon Wylie (Democrat), and Kevin Waters (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 2255?
This bill died with 2023-2024 Regular Session. It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 2255?
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