Check back here to get the facts on the New Approach Washington Initiative.  We will post backgrounders that provide information about the provisions of the initiative and how it would work.

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New Approach Washington backgrounders:

What are the key features of I-502? Learn more: Key Features

What about federal marijuana laws? Learn more: Federal Law

Why is marijuana law reform a racial justice issue? Learn more: Racial Disparity

How will I-502 impact young people? Learn more: "What about kids?" Brochure
This is a brochure designed to be dowloaded, printed double-sided in color on white legal size (8.5" x 14") paper, then folded twice so that the "What about kids?" panel appears on the front. The following multi-page version is formatted for online reading and printing on letter size (8.5" x 11") paper. "What about kids?" 8.5" x 11"

How does I-502 affect Washington's medical marijuana law? Learn more: Medical Marijuana

How does I-502 address impaired driving? Learn more: DUI

What is the science behind I-502's per se standard?  Learn more:  DUI Standard

How does I-502's DUI provision compare with current laws across the country?  Learn more:  DUI Law Comparison

Does I-502 legalize industrial hemp? Learn more: Industrial Hemp

Why do environmentalists support I-502? Learn more: Environment