MEASURABLE IMPACT

From Policy to Enforceable Outcomes

BEIC’s impact is measured by legislation enacted, equity provisions enforced, and public accountability maintained through sustained engagement in Washington State.

Verified Legislative Impact

Black Excellence in Cannabis measures success through statutory wins, regulatory enforcement, and public record. Our work has shaped Washington State’s cannabis equity framework through direct legislative action and continued oversight beyond bill passage.

Landmark Legislative Wins

BEIC’s policy leadership has directly shaped Washington State’s cannabis equity framework through enacted legislation.

HB 2870 — Social Equity in Cannabis (2020)

BEIC played a central role in advancing House Bill 2870, establishing Washington State’s foundational social equity framework for cannabis licensing and ownership access.

SB 5080 — Expanding Social Equity (2023)

BEIC helped drive Senate Bill 5080 to strengthen equity provisions, address implementation gaps, and reinforce accountability within the licensing process.

Independent Media Coverage

BEIC’s policy work has been examined through independent
journalism and public-interest reporting.

KING 5 News

Washington cannabis equity program and barriers faced by Black business owners.

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KUOW Public Radio

Social equity cannabis licenses aim to repair drug law harms to BIPOC communities.

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KING 5 News

Legislative scrutiny surrounding Washington’s cannabis equity program.

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TIMELINE

2015
BEIC founded
Black Excellence in Cannabis established to advance enforceable equity in cannabis policy.
2020
HB 2870 enacted
Washington State adopts its foundational cannabis social equity framework.
2023
2023 — SB 5080 enacted
Legislation strengthens and expands equity provisions within the licensing process.
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Impact Is Accountability.

For BEIC, impact is not visibility — it is enforcement. We remain engaged beyond bill passage to ensure equity laws are implemented as written and protected from erosion.