The Washington State legislature adjourned its session on April 23 without passing a bill addressing the pending statewide drug policy of decriminalizing fentanyl and other narcotics. On May 2, GovInslee called for a special session to commence May 16.
The legislature closed out on April 23, failing to pass any drug possession laws. On May 2, Gov. Jay Inslee called for a special session to commence on May 16, saying, “My office and I have been meeting with legislators from all four caucuses, and I am very optimistic about reaching an agreement that can pass both chambers.”Washington state lawmakers have been divided over how to tackle drug possession and have racked up a history of failed bills showcasing the chambers' indecisiveness.
Following the ruling, the state legislature passed a law making possessing small amounts of narcotics a misdemeanor. However, that law will expire is set to expire on July 1. Democratic Rep. Tarra Simmons, who voted for the bill, explained why she supports the legislation declaring a hard drug possession as a misdemeanor versus a gross misdemeanor, which some lawmakers are pushing for.
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