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2023-03-07 22:04:11 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 55E79918067A2D58D2BE5C835707DFCBB63E47E4C1386233A7F1DCD7E9A35427
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Original Note:
The measure in question is Washington Senate Bill 5536. The measure decriminalizes drug paraphernalia for use in diversion programs in place of a trial. The recreational sale or use of said drug paraphernalia would remain illegal. Most recent bill text: https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bills/Senate%20Bills/5536-S2.pdf#page=1 Source: https://kimatv.com/news/local/washington-drug-possession-law-lawmakers-consider-increase-penalty-controlled-substance-senate-bill-5536-politics-crime-blake-decision Source: https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/wa-lawmakers-start-remake-of-drug-possession-laws/
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