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WA HB2433Introducedas of 2026-01-13

Concerning the cannabis excise tax.

Plain-English summary

What happened: A Washington bill concerning the cannabis excise tax has been introduced and referred to the House Committee on Consumer Protection & Business.

Why it matters: Changes to the cannabis excise tax structure could affect retail pricing, profit margins, and consumer costs in Washington's licensed cannabis market.

Affects: retailers and cultivators and patients

LATEST ACTION: First reading, referred to Consumer Protection & Business.
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