Relating To Cannabis.

SB 1613 Relating To Cannabis

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

Relating To Cannabis.
SB-1613

About SB-1613

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)

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Sponsors (2)

Sen. Joy San Buenaventura


Primary Sponsor

Sen. Jarrett Keohokalole


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Votes

Senate Health and Human Services: Passed, With Amendments

02/13/2025

Yeas: 3 | Nays: 1
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Senate Judiciary: Passed, With Amendments

02/13/2025

Yeas: 3 | Nays: 2
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History

The Committee(s) On Cpn/wam Will Hold A Public Decision Making On 02-26-25 10:00am; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference.

02/20/2025

Reported From Hhs/jdc (stand. Com. Rep. No. 658) With Recommendation Of Passage On Second Reading, As Amended (sd 1) And Referral To Cpn/wam.

02/14/2025

Report Adopted; Passed Second Reading, As Amended (sd 1) And Referred To Cpn/wam.

02/14/2025

The 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.

02/13/2025

The 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.

02/13/2025

The Committee(s) On Hhs/jdc Has Scheduled A Public Hearing On 02-13-25 9:30am; Cr 016 & Videoconference.

02/10/2025

Passed First Reading.

01/27/2025

Referred To Hhs/jdc, Cpn/wam.

01/27/2025

Introduced.

01/23/2025

Subject(s)

Dcca Doh Doa Dotax Hawaii Cannabis And Hemp Office Adult-use Cannabis Medical Cannabis Hemp Appropriation ($)