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• Introduced by Sen. Jeanne Kohl-Welles, (D-Seattle) (D) on February 2, 2009, excepts health care professionals from liability and prosecution for marijuana use by qualifying patients for whom, in the health care professional's professional judgment, medical marijuana may prove beneficial.
  • Referred to the Senate Health & Long-Term Care Committee on February 2, 2009.
    • Substitute offered in the Senate on February 25, 2009, adds naturopaths to the definition of health care professionals under this chapter . The substitute passed in the Senate by voice vote on February 25, 2009.
  • Referred to the Senate Rules Committee on January 28, 2010.
• Passed in the Senate (37 to 11) on February 5, 2010, to provide that health care professionals with valid documentation are authorized to presecribe the medical use of marijuana for qualified patients who may benefit from its use. Health care professionals who advise patients regarding the medical use of marijuana cannot be penalized for doing so. [Vote Details and Comments]
• Received in the House on February 8, 2010.
  • Referred to the House Health Care and Wellness Committee on February 5, 2010.