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SB 1613STATE · HawaiiIntroduced

RELATING TO CANNABIS.

Establishes the Hawaii Cannabis and Hemp Office within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to regulate all aspects of the cannabis plant. Beginning 1/1/2026, legalizes the personal adult use of cannabis. Establishes taxes on the retail sale of adult-use cannabis and the sale of medical cannabis. Adds new traffic offenses relating to the consumption or possession of marijuana or marijuana concentrate. Makes conforming amendments related to the legalization of personal adult use of cannabis. Beginning 1/1/2026, decriminalizes certain drug offenses related to marijuana and marijuana concentrate. Transfers the personnel and assets of the Department of Health and assets of the Department of Agriculture relating to cannabis to the Hawaii Cannabis and Hemp Office. Establishes various positions within state entities to regulate the personal adult use of cannabis. Appropriates funds. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)

Voted 12/8/2025View source

Roll-call record

How representatives voted

6 yea·3 nay·1 other

Docket history

Action history

  1. 12/8/2025Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
  2. 2/24/2025The committee on CPN/WAM has deleted the measure from decision making scheduled on 02-26-25 10:00AM; CR 211 & Videoconference.
  3. 2/20/2025The committee(s) on CPN/WAM will hold a public decision making on 02-26-25 10:00AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference.
  4. 2/14/2025Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/WAM.
  5. 2/14/2025Reported from HHS/JDC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 658) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to CPN/WAM.
  6. 2/13/2025The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in JDC were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Chang, San Buenaventura; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 2 No(es): Senator(s) Gabbard, Awa; and 0 Excused: none.
  7. 2/13/2025The committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in HHS were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) San Buenaventura, Hashimoto; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Aquino ; 1 No(es): Senator(s) Fevella; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Keohokalole.
  8. 2/10/2025The committee(s) on HHS/JDC has scheduled a public hearing on 02-13-25 9:30AM; CR 016 & Videoconference.
  9. 1/27/2025Referred to HHS/JDC, CPN/WAM.
  10. 1/27/2025Passed First Reading.