A Washington state bill that would allow licensed marijuana producers to form agricultural cooperatives is scheduled for a committee vote tomorrow, January 20, in the House Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources.
The proposal, House Bill 1941, was filed in February 2025 by six Democratic lawmakers and is led by State Representative Melanie Morgan. The bill was referred to the Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee shortly after its introduction and now faces its first scheduled vote.If approved, the legislation would explicitly authorize licensed marijuana producers to organize and operate as agricultural cooperatives under state law, placing marijuana alongside other recognized agricultural products for cooperative purposes. Supporters say the change would allow smaller and mid-sized producers to collaborate on processing, marketing, and distribution, potentially improving efficiency and competitiveness within Washington’s regulated marijuana market.
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