Wash. Lawmakers Seek Marijuana Legalization

A group of House lawmakers in the Washington legislature is calling for legalization and taxation of marijuana, with the revenues used to support addiction treatment and prevention programs, the Tacoma News Tribune reported Dec. 17.

The bill would legalize marijuana possession and use for adults ages 21 and over. The six sponsors want to eliminate all references to marijuana in the state’s criminal code and apply the state’s liquor laws to the drug.

Production and distribution of marijuana also would be legalized.

California lawmakers are also considering legislation to legalize marijuana.