Measure Title: RELATING TO HEMP.
Report Title: DOH; Green Building Tax Credit; Edible Cannabinoid Products; Tetrahydrocannabinol Concentration Limit; Hemp Biomass; Hemp Program; High THC Products
Description: Establishes a Green Building Tax Credit for costs related to the construction of a primary structure made with at least thirty per cent Hawaii-grown hemp material. Allows any hemp processor with a permit from the Department of Health to sell an edible or beverage cannabinoid product that contains a tetrahydrocannabinol concentration of not more than 2.5 milligrams per serving and not more than twenty-five servings per package. Prohibits the sale of an edible or beverage cannabinoid product to any person less than twenty-one years of age. Establishes child-resistant packaging requirements for edible cannabinoid products. Clarifies the tetrahydrocannabinol concentration limit for a non-edible legacy cannabinoid product or manufactured hemp product shall be subject only to federal restrictions. Amends the definition of "hemp biomass" to include stalks and foliage material. Requires the Department of Health to establish a dedicated hemp program to regulate hemp that is separate from the regulatory process for cannabinoid products with a high concentration of tetrahydrocannabinol. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
Companion:
Package: None
Current Referral: AEN/HHS, CPN/WAM
Introducer(s): GABBARD, RICHARDS
Act:

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2/14/2025SReport adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/WAM.
2/14/2025SReported from AEN/HHS (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 647) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to CPN/WAM.
2/12/2025SThe committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in HHS were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) San Buenaventura, Aquino, Hashimoto, Keohokalole; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Fevella.
2/12/2025SThe committee(s) on AEN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in AEN were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Gabbard, Richards, DeCoite, Rhoads, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
2/10/2025SThe committee(s) on HHS deferred the measure until 02-12-25 1:30PM; CR 225 & Videoconference.
2/10/2025SThe committee(s) on AEN deferred the measure until 02-12-25 1:00PM; CR 224 & Videoconference.
2/7/2025SThe committee(s) on HHS deferred the measure until 02-10-25 1:01PM; CR 225 & Videoconference.
2/7/2025SThe committee(s) on AEN deferred the measure until 02-10-25 1:01PM; CR 224 & Videoconference.
2/4/2025SThe committee(s) on AEN/HHS has scheduled a public hearing on 02-07-25 2:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.
1/27/2025SReferred to AEN/HHS, CPN/WAM.
1/27/2025SPassed First Reading.
1/23/2025SIntroduced.

S = Senate | H = House | D = Data Systems | $ = Appropriation measure | ConAm = Constitutional Amendment

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SB1633 SD1

All Versions of this Measure

SB1633_SD1 Link to SB1633_SD1 .PDF file
SB1633 Link to SB1633 .PDF file

Committee Reports

SB1633_SD1_SSCR647_ Link to committee report SB1633_SD1_SSCR647_ .PDF file

Testimony

SB1633_TESTIMONY_AEN-HHS_02-07-25_

Hearing Notices

AEN/HHS
2/07/25 2:00P
CR 225 & Videoconference
AEN
2/10/25 1:01P
CR 224 & Videoconference
HHS
2/10/25 1:01P
CR 225 & Videoconference
AEN
2/12/25 1:00P
CR 224 & Videoconference
HHS
2/12/25 1:30P
CR 225 & Videoconference