Bill would extend Washington's cannabis social‑equity program and require an evaluation
House Bill 1551 would extend the Liquor and Cannabis Board’s social‑equity program to 2034 and require the board to submit an evaluation by Dec. 1, 2025; sponsor Rep. Christine Reeves said the review aims to assess siting, access to capital and technical assistance for social‑equity licensees before a larger second round of licensing.
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House Bill 1551 would extend the state’s Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) cannabis social‑equity program for two years and require a formal evaluation of the program’s implementation and outcomes, sponsor Representative Christine Reeves told the Senate Labor & Commerce Committee.
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