Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateWashingtonIntroduced
HB 1941: Authorizing agricultural cooperatives for cannabis producers.
Melanie Morgan
HB 1941 status: Introduced — Effective date 6/11/2026 (updated Mar 25, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
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Overall Score
Not enough information
Score:Not enough information
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 40/100
Constitutionality95%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion70%
Bill summary
What changes
The bill allows cannabis producers in Washington to form agricultural cooperatives, mirroring legal structures currently available to other types of farmers.
Who is affected
Licensed cannabis producers and cultivators in Washington State.
Requirements and enforcement
Producers must adhere to the legal framework for agricultural cooperatives to share resources and costs.
Costs and funding
Not stated in the available source; expected administrative costs for cooperative formation and potential regulatory compliance filings.
When it takes effect
Effective date 6/11/2026.
Potential benefits
Potential for reduced overhead for small growers, improved resource efficiency, and enhanced ability to compete in the market.
Risks and tradeoffs
Operational complexity of managing a cooperative, potential for market distortion, and administrative burden on the state's cannabis regulatory agencies.
What is still unknown
Exact legal definitions of the cooperatives, tax treatment for co-op members, and specific state-level oversight mechanisms.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Positive outlook
75%
Benefits
- Enables shared operational costs among growers
- Improves economies of scale for small producers
- Facilitates resource sharing for infrastructure
Risks
- Potential for market consolidation risks
- Increased regulatory complexity for growers
- Compliance burdens during cooperative formation
Society
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Not enough information
Not enough information to score this sector.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Public Health & Safety
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Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
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Source
OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
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