Measure Title: RELATING TO CANNABIS.
Report Title: DCCA; DOH; DOA; Department of Taxation; Hawaii Cannabis and Hemp Authority; Cannabis and Hemp Control Board; Cannabis and Hemp Control Implementation Advisory Committee; Adult-Use Cannabis; Medical Cannabis; Hemp; Appropriation; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
Description: Establishes the Hawaii Cannabis and Hemp Authority and Cannabis and Hemp Control Board 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 and clarifies existing 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. Establishes the Cannabis and Hemp Control Implementation Advisory Committee. 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 Authority. Establishes positions. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
Companion:  HB2600
Package: None
Current Referral: JHA/AGR, CPC, FIN
Introducer(s): KEOHOKALOLE, AWA, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, KANUHA, LEE, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Kidani, Kim
Act:

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3/22/2024HReport adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Belatti, M. Mizuno, Sayama voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Aiu, Alcos, Chun, Garcia, Garrett, Hashem, Ichiyama, Kila, Kitagawa, Kobayashi, Kong, La Chica, Lamosao, Matayoshi, Matsumoto, Nishimoto, Onishi, Pierick, Souza, Takayama, Takenouchi, Ward, Woodson voting no (23) and Representative(s) Martinez, Nakashima, Quinlan excused (3).
3/22/2024HReported from CPC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1339-24) as amended in HD 2, recommending referral to FIN.
3/19/2024HThe committee on CPC recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 7 Ayes: Representative(s) Nakashima, Amato, Belatti, Hussey-Burdick, Gates, Lowen, Tam; Ayes with reservations: none; 3 Noes: Representative(s) Hashem, Onishi, Pierick; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Sayama.
3/15/2024HBill scheduled to be heard by CPC on Tuesday, 03-19-24 2:00PM in House conference room 329 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
3/15/2024HPassed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with Representative(s) Sayama, Takayama voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Aiu, Alcos, Chun, Garcia, Garrett, Hashem, Ichiyama, Kila, Kitagawa, Kobayashi, Kong, La Chica, Lamosao, Matayoshi, Matsumoto, Nishimoto, Onishi, Pierick, Souza, Takenouchi, Ward, Woodson voting no (22) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ganaden, Gates, Martinez, Quinlan excused (5).
3/15/2024HReported from JHA/AGR (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1160-24) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to CPC.
3/13/2024HThe committee on AGR recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 5 Ayes: Representative(s) Gates, Kahaloa, Lowen; Ayes with reservations: Representative(s) Cochran, Woodson; 1 Noes: Representative(s) Ward; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Perruso.
3/13/2024HThe committee on JHA recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 7 Ayes: Representative(s) Tarnas, Evslin, Ganaden, Holt, Ilagan, Miyake; Ayes with reservations: Representative(s) Takayama; 3 Noes: Representative(s) Ichiyama, Kong, Souza; and Excused: none.
3/8/2024HBill scheduled to be heard by JHA/AGR on Wednesday, 03-13-24 2:00PM in House conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
3/7/2024HReferred to JHA/AGR, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 16
3/7/2024HPass First Reading
3/5/2024HReceived from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 326) in amended form (SD 2).
3/5/2024SReport Adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). Ayes, 19; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Aquino, DeCoite, Fukunaga, Kidani, McKelvey, Shimabukuro. Noes, 6 (Senator(s) Elefante, Fevella, Inouye, Kim, Moriwaki, Wakai). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.
3/1/2024S48 Hrs. Notice 03-05-24.
3/1/2024SReported from CPN/WAM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3057) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading, as amended (SD 2).
3/1/2024SThe committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in WAM were as follows: 7 Aye(s): Senator(s) Dela Cruz, Hashimoto, Kanuha, Kim, Lee; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Aquino, DeCoite ; 5 No(es): Senator(s) Moriwaki, Inouye, Kidani, Wakai, Fevella; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Shimabukuro.
3/1/2024SThe committee(s) on CPN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in CPN were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Keohokalole, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Fukunaga, Richards ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) McKelvey.
2/26/2024SThe committee(s) on CPN/WAM will hold a public decision making on 03-01-24 9:50AM; CR 211 & Videoconference.
2/16/2024SReport adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/WAM.
2/16/2024SReported from HHS/JDC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2621) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to CPN/WAM.
2/13/2024SThe 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, San Buenaventura, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 1 No(es): Senator(s) Elefante; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Gabbard.
2/13/2024SThe committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in HHS were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) San Buenaventura, Keohokalole, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Aquino, Shimabukuro ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
2/5/2024SThe HHS/JDC public hearing on 02-13-24 9:00AM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference will be on a Proposed Draft. Please refer to the amended hearing notice for additional information.
2/2/2024SThe committee(s) on HHS/JDC has scheduled a public hearing on 02-13-24 9:00AM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference.
1/29/2024SReferred to HHS/JDC, CPN/WAM.
1/26/2024SPassed First Reading.
1/24/2024SIntroduced.

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SB3335 SD2 HD2
Hearing Notices
HHS/JDC
2/13/24 9:00A
CR 016 & Videoconference
CPN/WAM
3/01/24 9:50A
CR 211 & Videoconference
JHA/AGR
3/13/24 2:00P
325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE
CPC
3/19/24 2:00P
329 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE