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WA SB5547
Bill
Status
1/28/2025
Primary Sponsor
Keith Wagoner
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AI Summary
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Increases cannabis revenue distributions to cities and towns where licensed retailers are located from 1.5% to 4% by fiscal year 2030, phased in incrementally starting at 2% in fiscal year 2026
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Increases per capita cannabis revenue distributions to counties, cities, and towns from 3.5% to 6% by fiscal year 2030, phased in incrementally starting at 4% in fiscal year 2026
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Reduces the state general fund share of cannabis revenues from 32% to 27% by fiscal year 2030 to offset increased local government distributions
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Maintains existing distribution requirements where per capita funds only go to jurisdictions that do not prohibit siting of licensed cannabis producers, processors, or retailers
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Amends RCW 69.50.540 governing cannabis revenue allocations while preserving existing appropriations for public health programs, research, and administration
Legislative Description
Increasing cannabis revenue distributions to local governments.
Last Action
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
1/12/2026