WA Gov. Inslee Signs Bill Making Drug Possession A Gross Misdemeanor, Critics Fear It's Impact On People Of Color

WA Gov. Inslee Signs Bill Making Drug Possession A Gross Misdemeanor, Critics Fear It's Impact On People Of Color

The Washington Legislature passed a law this week to make drug possession a gross misdemeanor and to set up substance-use treatment programs, reported Crosscut. The move came just weeks after Gov. Jay Inslee (D) revealed his plans to call a special session to discuss decriminalizing the possession of controlled substances after lawmakers failed to pass a bill in the regular session. On Tuesday, May 16, the first day of a special session, the sta…

Washington Governor Signs Bill Making Drug Possession a Misdemeanor - The Marijuana Herald

During a special session called by Governor Jay Inslee the Washington Legislature on Tuesday passed a bill to make drug possession a gross misdemeanor while boosting substance-use treatment programs. The bill was quickly signed into law by Governor Inslee, who said that it