Washington lawmakers pass bill keeping drugs illegal
By ED KOMENDA and GENE JOHNSON Associated Press
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New Washington law keeps drugs illegal, boosts resources for housing and treatment
Washington lawmakers approved and Gov. Jay Inslee quickly signed a major new drug policy, saying it strikes a balance between public order and compassion for those struggling with substance abuse.
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State passes drug law in single-day session | Peninsula Daily News
New law keeps drug possession illegal, boosts treatment resources
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Washington lawmakers pass, Inslee signs Blake fix
OLYMPIA — Gov. Jay Inslee on Tuesday signed into law a bill that keeps illegal drugs illegal but focuses state and local efforts and resources on treatment and recovery rather than incarceration. “Both parties worked hard to reach this agreement,” Inslee said during the late afternoon signing ceremony. “This is not designed to fill our jails, it’s designed to fill our treatment centers.”
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Washington state's new law keeps criminal penalties for drugs, boosts treatment
Gov. Jay Inslee quickly signed a major new drug policy, saying it strikes a balance between public order and compassion for those struggling with substance abuse. The bill retains criminal penalties for drug possession, but police and prosecutors would be encouraged to divert cases for treatment.
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