Initiative information
I-502 Marijuana legalization
I-502 would legalize marijuana use, with limits, for people over 21. Private stores, producers, and processors would be licensed to sell marijuana. The Washington State Liquor Control Board (LCB) would regulate and tax marijuana. Although the measure was filed as an Initiative to the Legislature, the Legislature is not expected to act on it. Instead, it will be on the November 2012 ballot for the people to decide.
I-1183 Privatization of liquor
AWC is tracking implementation of I-1183, including its impact to city budgets, in the State Budget section of our Legislative Bulletin.
This initiative, passed by voters in November 2011, closes state liquor stores and requires the sale of state liquor assets including the liquor distribution center. The state is responsible for licensing private liquor retailers and distributors. Private retailer and distributors are subject to new licensing fees based on sales.
AWC’s role
AWC has not taken a position for or against any ballot initiative. AWC’s role is to provide its members with educational materials that can be shared with elected officials, staff and the community. In addition, please review the PDC’s guidelines for elected and appointed officials' participation in ballot proposition activity.