Washington Governor Calls for Special Session to Address Drug Possession Law.

Washington Governor Jay Inslee plans to call a special legislative session to pass a new drug possession law before the current law expires on July 1. If not passed, it could lead to the legalization of all drug possession in the state. The state's Supreme Court overturned the previous law that made drug possession a felony, and lawmakers passed a temporary law that made it a misdemeanor. The governor's office said that several cities and counties have announced their intent to pass their own ordinances, creating a confusing patchwork of policies. The issue comes amid a nationwide fentanyl drug crisis and renewed debates about the best policies to address drug use and addiction.