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Measure Title: RELATING TO CANNABIS.
Report Title: DOH; OMCCR; Medical Cannabis; Access; Temporary Authorization to Purchase; Written Certification
Description: Allows applicants or primary caregivers to make a one-time purchase of medical cannabis after the submission of the applicant's certification form while waiting for confirmation of registration from the Department of Health. Requires the Office of Medical Cannabis Control and Regulation to facilitate the temporary authorization. Effective 3/22/2075. (SD2)
Companion:
Package: None
Current Referral: HLT, JHA
Introducer(s): MCKELVEY, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Chang
Act:

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DateChamberStatus Text
3/12/2026HReferred to HLT, JHA, referral sheet 17
3/12/2026HPass First Reading
3/10/2026HReceived from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 400) in amended form (SD 2).
3/10/2026SReport Adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.
3/6/2026S48 Hrs. Notice 03-10-26.
3/6/2026SReported from JDC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3053) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading, as amended (SD 2).
3/5/2026SThe committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in JDC were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Gabbard, Chang, San Buenaventura, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
2/25/2026SThe committee(s) on JDC will hold a public decision making on 03-05-26 10:01AM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference.
2/20/2026SReport adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.
2/20/2026SReported from HHS/CPN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2634) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to JDC.
2/18/2026SThe 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, Fukunaga, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Lamosao ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) McKelvey.
2/18/2026SThe 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, Kanuha, Keohokalole; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Fevella ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) McKelvey.
2/17/2026SThe committee(s) on HHS/CPN deferred the measure until 02-18-26 10:06AM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
2/13/2026SThe committee(s) on HHS/CPN has scheduled a public hearing on 02-17-26 9:45AM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
2/2/2026SReferred to HHS/CPN, JDC.
1/30/2026SPassed First Reading.
1/30/2026SIntroduced.

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All Versions of this Measure

SB3315_SD2 Link to SB3315_SD2 .PDF file
SB3315_SD1 Link to SB3315_SD1 .PDF file
SB3315 Link to SB3315 .PDF file

Committee Reports

SB3315_SD1_SSCR2634_ Link to committee report SB3315_SD1_SSCR2634_ .PDF file (opens in new window)
SB3315_SD2_SSCR3053_ Link to committee report SB3315_SD2_SSCR3053_ .PDF file (opens in new window)

Testimony

SB3315_TESTIMONY_HHS-CPN_02-17-26_
SB3315_SD1_TESTIMONY_JDC_03-05-26_

Hearing Notices

HHS/CPN
2/17/26 9:45A
CR 229 & Videoconference
HHS/CPN
2/18/26 10:06A
CR 229 & Videoconference
JDC
3/05/26 10:01A
CR 016 & Videoconference