Birdwatch Note Rating
2023-03-08 11:58:41 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: CB0BDFA1A63DE99A880F8A07A7B178AB802C0AE13170379AF72A2DFC6F86CE62
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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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