Washington legislation · 2025-26 Regular Session
Washington HB1347: Cannabis testing labs
Status: Passed one chamber, March 12, 2026
Concerning cannabis testing laboratories.
What the bill says
An act Relating to clarifying the liquor and cannabis board's role in the regulation of private cannabis testing laboratories accredited by the department of agriculture; and amending RCW 69.50.348.
From the introduced text:
AN ACT Relating to clarifying the liquor and cannabis board's role in the regulation of private cannabis testing laboratories accredited by the department of agriculture; and amending RCW 69.50.348. Sec. 1. RCW 69.50.348 and 2024 c 69 s 2 are each amended to read as follows: (1) On a schedule determined by the board, every licensed cannabis producer and processor must submit representative samples of cannabis, useable cannabis, or cannabis-infused products produced or processed by the licensee to an independent, third-party testing laboratory meeting the accreditation requirements established by the state department of agriculture. The purpose of testing representative samples is to certify compliance with quality assurance and product standards adopted by the board under RCW 69.50.342 or the department of health under RCW 69.50.375. In conducting tests of cannabis product samples, testing laboratories must adhere to laboratory quality standards adopted by the state department of agriculture under chapter 15.150 RCW. Any sample remaining after testing shall be destroyed by the laboratory or returned to the licensee submitting the sample. (2) Independent, third-party testing laboratories performing cannabis product testing under subsection (1) of this section must obtain and maintain accreditation. The board must accept the accreditation by the department of agriculture as the sole basis for establishing the initial certification of the laboratory and any subsequent renewals of certification as …
Sponsors
- Kristine Reeves (D) · primary sponsor
- Chris Corry (R)
- Sharon Wylie (D)
- Natasha Hill (D)
Latest actions
- : By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading.
- : Senate Rules "X" file.
- : Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
- : Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
- : LC - Majority; do pass with amendment
- : Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Labor & Commerce at 10:30 AM.
- : Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Labor & Commerce at 8:00 AM.
- : First reading, referred to Labor & Commerce.
- : Third reading, passed; yeas, 88; nays, 3; absent, 0; excused, 7.
- : Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Votes
- Senate Committee on Labor & Commerce: Do pass as amended (February 23, 2026): 8 yea, 0 nay, passed
- 3rd Reading & Final Passage (January 22, 2026): 88 yea, 3 nay, passed
- Senate Committee on Labor & Commerce: Do pass (April 1, 2025): 8 yea, 0 nay, passed
- 3rd Reading & Final Passage (February 20, 2025): 95 yea, 2 nay, passed
- House Committee on Consumer Protection & Business: Do pass (February 11, 2025): 15 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: LIQUOR AND CANNABIS BOARD, CANNABIS
Common questions
- What is HB1347?
- HB1347 is a bill in the Washington Legislature (2025-26 Regular Session): Cannabis testing labs.
- What does HB1347 do?
- In its own words: An act Relating to clarifying the liquor and cannabis board's role in the regulation of private cannabis testing laboratories accredited by the department of agriculture; and amending RCW 69.50.348.
- What is the status of HB1347?
- Passed one chamber as of March 12, 2026. Latest action: By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading. (March 12, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB1347?
- Kristine Reeves (D), with 3 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB1347?
- On the Washington Legislature website: https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1347&Year=2025
Source: official Washington record. Tracked by Delilah, AI for legislation across all 50 states and Congress.