WA Legislature passes drug law with modified gross misdemeanor

Original:

Details indicate a new drug possession law in Washington state will include a modified gross misdemeanor as a penalty with a maximum of 180 days to 364 days in jail, depending on the circumstances.

The information comes from a document currently being circulated among state lawmakers as they prepare to begin a special in-person session in Olympia tomorrow.

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Update 11:30 a.m.:

The modified bill passed the Senate in the special session with a vote of 43-6. It will now head to the House to be voted on. If the bill is not changed in the House and passes, it would go to Governor Jay Inslee’s desk to be signed into law.

Update 3 p.m.:

The bill passed in the House on an 83-13 vote during the Legislature’s special session, as a mix of Democrats and Republicans voted both for and against the bill. The bill now will be on Governor Jay Inslee’s desk to be signed into law. If signed, the bill will take effect on July 1.

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