Monday, May 2, 2016

Kansas

Cannabis Laws -- Kansas

Status: Illegal

Medical: No

Recreational:  No

Other: "Both chambers of the Kansas Legislature passed bills during the 2016 session that would reduce penalties for marijuana possession. The current penalty is up to a year in jail and a fine of up to $1,000. A second offense is a felony that can be punished by up to three and a half years in prison and a $100,000 fine. If one of the bills passes, it would reduce the penalty for a first offense to six months and for a second offense to one year. Because the two bills contain different provisions (in unrelated sections), a conference committee will meet at the end of the session to try to reach a compromise." - MPP

Links: http://norml.org/laws/item/kansas-penalties

Pending Legislation 2016 - 15 Bills:

Number: KS [R] HB 2011 - Updated (Text 01/19/2016)
Sponsor: Rep. Gail Finney (DEM-KS)
Title: Enacting the cannabis compassion and care act.
Status: Referred to Committee on Health and Human Services - 01/12/2015
Number: KS [R] HB 2282 - Updated (Text 04/08/2016)
Sponsor: Committee on Health and Human Services
Title: Authorizing hemp treatments for seizure disorders.
Status: Withdrawn from Calendar; Referred to Committee on Appropriations - 02/26/2015
Number: KS [R] HB 2329 - Updated (Text 01/19/2016)
Sponsor: Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources
Title: Creating a program to research the use of industrial hemp.
Status: Stricken from Calendar by Rule 1507 - 03/04/2015
Number: KS [R] HB 2338 - Updated (Text 01/19/2016)
Sponsor: Committee on Corrections and Juvenile Justice
Title: Amendments to inherently dangerous felony list.
Status: Referred to Committee on Corrections and Juvenile Justice - 02/12/2015
Number: KS [R] HB 2691 - Updated (Status 02/16/2016)
Sponsor: Committee on Health and Human Services
Title: Enacting the Kansas safe access act; relating to cannabis.
Status: Referred to Committee on Health and Human Services - 02/12/2016
Number: KS [R] SB 9 - Updated (Text 01/19/2016)
Sponsor: Sen. David Haley (DEM-KS)
Title: Enacting the cannabis compassion and care act.
Status: Referred to Committee on Public Health and Welfare - 01/12/2015
Number: KS [R] SB 69 - Updated (Text 01/19/2016)
Sponsor: Committee on Public Health and Welfare
Title: Advanced practice registered nurses; scope of practice and prescribing authority.
Status: Hearing: Thursday, January 29, 2015, 1:30 PM Room 118-N - 01/26/2015
Number: KS [R] SB 147 - Updated (Text 04/09/2016)
Sponsor: Committee on Corrections and Juvenile Justice
Title: Authorizing hemp treatments for seizure disorders.
Status: Withdrawn from Calendar; Referred to Committee on Public Health and Welfare - 01/27/2016
Number: KS [R] SB 213 - Updated (Text 01/19/2016)
Sponsor: Committee on Corrections and Juvenile Justice
Title: Amendments to inherently dangerous felony list.
Status: Hearing: Tuesday, February 24, 2015, 9:30 AM Room 118-N - 02/20/2015
Number: KS [R] SB 237 - Updated (Text 01/19/2016)
Sponsor: Committee on Ways and Means
Title: Appropriations for FY 2015, FY 2016, FY 2017, FY 2018 and FY 2019 for various state agencies.
Status: Hearing: Wednesday, March 18, 2015, 10:30 AM Room 548-S - 03/16/2015
Number: KS [R] SB 285 - Updated (Text 01/19/2016)
Sponsor: Committee on Ways and Means
Title: Healing arts licensees, resident active licenses and health care records.
Status: Hearing: Tuesday, March 17, 2015, 1:30 PM Room 118-N - 03/16/2015
Number: KS [R] SB 489 - Updated (Text 04/08/2016)
Sponsor: Committee on Ways and Means
Title: Hemp oil treatments for specified medical conditions.
Status: Committee Report recommending bill be passed as amended by Committee on Public Health and Welfare - 03/21/2016
Number: KS [R] SB 510 - Updated (Text, Status 03/15/2016)
Sponsor: Committee on Ways and Means
Title: Eliminating criminal and professional penalties for medical marijuana.
Status: Referred to Committee on Public Health and Welfare - 03/15/2016

Iowa

 

Cannabis Laws -- Iowa

Status: Illegal

Medical: Yes (Non Psychoactive Only)

Recreational:  No

Other:

Links: http://norml.org/laws/item/iowa-penalties

Pending Legislation 2016 - 36 Bills:

Number: IA [R] HCR 107 - Updated (New 04/30/2016)
Sponsor: Rep. Larry Sheets (REP-IA)
Title: A concurrent resolution urging Congress and the President of the United States to reclassify cannabis as a schedule II controlled substance under the United States Controlled Substances Act to facilitate research and testing on the potential benefits of medical cannabis.
Number: IA [R] HF 60 - Updated (Text 01/16/2016)
Sponsor: Rep. Bruce Hunter (DEM-IA)
Title: A bill for an act relating to the possession and distribution of marijuana, and providing penalties.
Status: * * * * * END OF 2015 ACTIONS * * * * * - 12/31/2015
Number: IA [R] HF 535 - Updated (Text 01/22/2016)
Sponsor: COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
Title: A bill for an act relating to nonsubstantive Code corrections. Effective 7-1-15.
Status: * * * * * END OF 2015 ACTIONS * * * * * - 12/31/2015
Number: IA [R] HF 2022 - Updated (New 01/16/2016)
Sponsor: Rep. Mary Wolfe (DEM-IA)
Title: A bill for an act modifying the criminal offense of accommodation, and providing penalties.
Status: Introduced, referred to Judiciary. H.J. 72. - 01/13/2016
Number: IA [R] HF 2155 - Updated (Status 02/28/2016)
Sponsor: Rep. Rick Olson (DEM-IA)
Title: A bill for an act permitting the establishment of prearrest diversion programs for certain offenders. (See Cmte. Bill HF 2367)
Status: Passed subcommittee. - 02/15/2016
Number: IA [R] HSB 193 - Updated (Text 01/16/2016)
Sponsor: Shipley
Title: Subcommittee assigned, Branhagen, Gustafson, and Wolfe. H.J. 445. (See Cmte. Bill HF 536)
Status: Voted - Judiciary - 03/04/2015
Number: IA [R] SF 219 - Updated (Text 01/16/2016)
Sponsor: COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
Title: A bill for an act relating to the possession of marijuana, and providing a penalty. (Formerly SSB 1121.)
Status: * * * * * END OF 2015 ACTIONS * * * * * - 12/31/2015
Number: IA [R] SF 298 - Updated (Text 01/16/2016)
Sponsor: COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
Title: A bill for an act relating to nonsubstantive Code corrections. (Formerly SSB 1183.)
Status: * * * * * END OF 2015 ACTIONS * * * * * - 12/31/2015
Number: IA [R] SF 320 - Updated (Text 01/16/2016)
Sponsor: Sen. Robert Hogg (DEM-IA)
Title: A bill for an act relating to civil liability of a manufacturer or distributor of a synthetic cannabinoid.
Status: * * * * * END OF 2015 ACTIONS * * * * * - 12/31/2015
Number: IA [R] SF 484 - Updated (Status 04/30/2016)
Sponsor: COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS
Title: Act and providing for civil and criminal penalties and fees. (Formerly SSB 1243.)
Status: Amendments H-8300 and H-8302 filed. H.J. 775. - 04/27/2016
Number: IA [R] SSB 1183 - Updated (Text 01/16/2016)
Sponsor: Sen. Tom Shipley (REP-IA)
Title: A study bill for an act relating to nonsubstantive Code corrections. 2/16/2015 Subcommittee: Shipley, Taylor, and Quirmbach
Status: Voted - Judiciary - 02/24/2015
Number: IA [R] SSB 3175 - Updated (Status 04/03/2016)
Title: A study bill for an act relating to appropriations for health and human services and veterans and including other related provisions and appropriations, and including effective date and retroactive and other applicability date provisions. 3/17/16 Subcommittee: Dvorsky, Ragan, and Segebart
Status: Appropriations: Dvorsky Chair, Segebart, Ragan - 03/17/2016

 

Indiana

Cannabis Laws -- Indiana

Status: Fully Illegal

Medical: No

Recreational:  No

Other: "Indiana has some of the most draconian marijuana penalties in the country. Possession of even a single joint is punishable by up to a year of incarceration and a fine of up to $5,000. Sadly, almost 90% of all reported burglaries, including home invasions, and over 85% of all motor vehicle thefts go unsolved, according to the state-based reports from Indiana state law enforcement to the FBI for the year 2012. During the same year, law enforcement devoted valuable time and resources to either arresting or citing over 9,000 individuals for marijuana-related offenses, 86% of which were for possession."- MPP

Links: NORML - http://norml.org/laws/item/indiana-penalties

Pending Legislation 2016 - 17 Bills:

Number: IN [R] HB 1005 - Updated (Status 03/24/2016)
Sponsor: Rep. Dale DeVon (REP-IN)
Title: Various education matters.
Abstract: Various education matters. Provides that the department of education (department) shall make random visits to at least 5% of schools that are eligible to receive choice scholarships during a particular school year. (Current law provides that the department shall make random visits to at least 5% of eligible schools and charter schools.) Specifies that if a choice scholarship student changes schools during the school year after the December 1 count of special education pupils, any choice scholarship amounts paid to the choice scholarship student for the remainder of the school year after the choice scholarship student enrolls in a different eligible school shall not include amounts that a school corporation would receive as a special education grant for the choice scholarship student. ...
Status: Public Law 106 - 03/22/2016
Number: IN [R] HB 1028 - Updated (Status 03/24/2016)
Sponsor: Rep. Randolph Truitt (REP-IN)
Title: Human trafficking and common nuisances.
Abstract: Human trafficking and common nuisances. Repeals certain provision in current law defining the crimes of visiting and maintaining a common nuisance in connection with the unlawful use of: (1) alcohol; (2) legend drugs; and (3) controlled substances. Creates a new statute defining the crimes of visiting and maintaining a common nuisance in connection with: (1) the unlawful use of alcohol; (2) the unlawful use of a legend drug; (3) the unlawful use of controlled substances; and (4) certain human trafficking crimes. Makes visiting a common nuisance where certain human trafficking crimes are being committed a Class A misdemeanor, and makes maintaining a common nuisance where certain human trafficking crimes are being committed a Level 6 felony. Repeals obsolete provisions and makes conforming ...
Status: Public Law 59 - 03/21/2016
Number: IN [R] HB 1051 - Updated (Text 01/18/2016)
Sponsor: Rep. Greg Steuerwald (REP-IN)
Title: Organized retail theft.
Abstract: Makes it organized retail theft, a Level 5 felony, for a person: (1) to knowingly: (A) take, procure, receive, conceal, or otherwise exercise control over the personal property of a retail merchant; or (B) use an artifice, an instrument, a container, a device, or another article to facilitate taking, procuring, receiving, concealing, or exercising control over the personal property of a retail merchant; without the consent of the retail merchant or without paying the appropriate consideration for the personal property; and (2) with the intent to sell, deliver, or distribute the personal property to another person. Allows property with a retail or repurchase value of at least $100 that is stolen during the commission of the crime of organized retail theft to be seized and forfeited under ...
Status: First reading: referred to Committee on Courts and Criminal Code - 01/05/2016
Number: IN [R] HB 1098 - Updated (Text 01/18/2016)
Sponsor: Rep. Clyde Kersey (DEM-IN)
Title: Cannabidiol treatment for epilepsy.
Abstract: Cannabidiol treatment for epilepsy. Provides that a person who possesses or uses cannabidiol oil for the treatment of intractable epilepsy is not subject to criminal penalties for the possession or use of the cannabidiol oil if certain conditions are met. Provides civil, criminal, and administrative immunity for a physician who recommends, possesses, dispenses, or administers cannabidiol oil in the treatment of intractable epilepsy.
Status: First reading: referred to Committee on Courts and Criminal Code - 01/19/2016
Number: IN [R] HB 1158 - Updated (Status 01/19/2016)
Sponsor: Rep. Terry Goodin (DEM-IN)
Title: Cannabis oil for medical treatment.
Abstract: Cannabis oil for medical treatment. Exempts an individual and a physician from criminal penalties for possession or use of cannabis oil if: (1) the individual is the patient of the physician and has cannabis oil transferred, dispensed, or administered to the individual as part of the individual's treatment by the physician; and (2) the physician who is treating the individual transfers, dispenses, or administers cannabis oil as part of the individual's treatment.
Status: Representative Errington added as coauthor - 01/19/2016
Number: IN [R] HB 1211 - Updated (Status 03/29/2016)
Sponsor: Rep. Martin Carbaugh (REP-IN)
Title: Methamphetamine and criminal mischief.
Abstract: Methamphetamine and criminal mischief. Includes the attempted manufacture of methamphetamine in the statutory definition of ""methamphetamine abuse"". Requires law enforcement agencies to report fires related to methamphetamine abuse to the Indiana criminal justice institute. Makes it institutional criminal mischief, a Class A misdemeanor, for a person to recklessly, knowingly, or intentionally damage property: (1) that is vacant real property or a vacant structure; or (2) after the person has been denied entry to the property by a court order that was issued to the person or to the general public by conspicuous posting on or around the property in areas where a person could observe the order when the property has been designated by a municipality or county enforcement authority to be a ...
Status: Public Law 76 - 03/21/2016
Number: IN [R] HB 1228 - Updated (Status 02/16/2016)
Sponsor: Rep. Lloyd Arnold (REP-IN)
Title: Hemp.
Abstract: Allows the state seed commissioner to adopt rules ti implement laws concerning industrial hemp. Encourages Indiana University School of Medicine and other state educational institutions to research the use of cannabidiol oil (CBD) from a hemp plant in the treatment of intractable epilepsy. Provides that an individual who possesses or uses CBD from a hemp plant for the treatment of intractable epilepsy is not subject to criminal penalties for the possession or use of the CBD if certain conditions are met. Provides civil, criminal, and administrative immunity for a physician who recommends, dispenses, possesses, or administers CBD in the treatment of intractable epilepsy.
Status: Senator Head removed as second sponsor - 02/16/2016
Number: IN [R] HB 1284 - Updated (Text 01/18/2016)
Sponsor: Rep. Sue Errington (DEM-IN)
Title: Medical cannabis.
Abstract: Defines ""qualifying patient"", and permits a qualifying patient to use medical cannabis under certain circumstances. Requires the state department of health to adopt rules before July 1, 2017, concerning the use, distribution, cultivation, production, and testing of medical cannabis. Provides limited reciprocity for holders of nonresident medical cannabis cards. Provides immunity for physicians who recommend the medical use of cannabis. Makes conforming amendments.
Status: First reading: referred to Committee on Public Health - 01/12/2016
Number: IN [R] SB 89 - Updated (New 01/18/2016)
Sponsor: Sen. James Merritt (REP-IN)
Title: Lifeline law.
Abstract: Specifies that a law enforcement officer may not arrest a person less than 21 years of age for an offense involving possession of paraphernalia or a controlled substance if the officer's contact with the person was due to the reporting of a medical emergency and certain other conditions are met. Specifies that the arrest and criminal immunity provisions of the lifeline law apply to: (1) a person requiring medical attention; and (2) a person who owns the property where the medical emergency occurs. (Under current law, the arrest and immunity provisions apply only to persons who report the medical emergency or assist in reporting the emergency.) Adds: (1) unlawfully furnishing alcohol to a minor; (2) unlawfully providing a location for a minor to consume alcohol; and (3) for a person less ...
Status: First reading: referred to Committee on Corrections & Criminal Law - 01/05/2016
Number: IN [R] SB 174 - Updated (Status 03/24/2016)
Sponsor: Sen. R. Michael Young (REP-IN)
Title: Criminal law matters.
Abstract: Provides that a person who, with intent to: (1) deceive; or (2) induce compliance with the person's instructions, orders, or requests; falsely represents that the person is a public servant, commits impersonation of a public servant, a Class A misdemeanor. Creates the offense of dealing in a controlled substance by a practitioner, and enhances the offense if the offenses causes the death of another person.
Status: Public Law 31 - 03/21/2016
Number: IN [R] SB 187 - Updated (Status 03/24/2016)
Sponsor: Sen. James Merritt (REP-IN)
Title: Overdose intervention drugs.
Abstract: Overdose intervention drugs. Requires an entity acting under a standing order issued by a prescriber for an overdose intervention drug to report annually certain information to the state department of health (state department). Requires the state department to ensure that a statewide standing order for the dispensing of an overdose intervention drug is issued for Indiana. Allows the state health commissioner or a public health authority to issue a statewide standing order for the dispensing of an overdose intervention drug. Requires certain emergency ambulance services responsible for submitting the report to report the number of times an overdose intervention drug has been administered. Requires the ambulance service to include the information in the emergency ambulance service's report ...
Status: Public Law 6 - 03/21/2016
Number: IN [R] SB 205 - Updated (Text, Status 01/18/2016)
Sponsor: Sen. James Merritt (REP-IN)
Title: Controlled substances.
Abstract: Requires a court to grant specialized driving privileges to a person on probation or in a community corrections program to permit the person to: (1) participate in a court ordered or approved treatment program; or (2) travel to and from the person's place of employment. Increases the penalty for dealing in methamphetamine and cocaine or a narcotic drug (including heroin). Specifies that a person who distributes a substance represented to be a specific controlled substance commits an offense of the same level as distributing the specific controlled substance. Provides that a person may be convicted of possession with intent to manufacture or deliver a controlled substance without additional evidence of intent to manufacture or deliver a controlled substance if the person possesses more than ...
Status: First reading: referred to Committee on Corrections & Criminal Law - 01/06/2016
Number: IN [R] SB 209 - Updated (Text, Status 01/18/2016)
Sponsor: Sen. Karen Tallian (DEM-IN)
Title: Medical marijuana.
Abstract: Establishes a medical marijuana program (program) and permits caregivers and patients who have received a physician recommendation to possess a certain quantity of marijuana for treatment of certain medical conditions. Establishes the department of marijuana enforcement (DOME) as a state agency to oversee the program, and creates the DOME advisory committee to review the effectiveness of the program and to consider recommendations from DOME. Authorizes DOME to grant research licenses to research facilities with a physical presence in Indiana. Repeals the controlled substance excise tax and the marijuana eradication program. Makes conforming amendments.
Status: First reading: referred to Committee on Health & Provider Services - 01/06/2016
Number: IN [R] SB 245 - Updated (Hearing 01/22/2016)
Sponsor: Sen. Jon Ford (REP-IN)
Title: Drug testing of unemployment insurance applicants.
Abstract: Drug testing of unemployment insurance applicants. Requires an individual to undergo a drug test as a condition of the individual's initial eligibility for unemployment benefits (benefits) if the individual: (1) was discharged from employment by the individual's most recent employer because of the individual's unlawful use of a controlled substance; or (2) is an individual for whom suitable work is only available in an occupation that the United States Department of Labor has determined by rule is an occupation that regularly conducts drug testing. If the individual tests positive or refuses to take a drug test, provides that the individual is ineligible for waiting period or benefit rights for the week in which the positive test results or refusal occurred and until: (1) the individual ...
Status: Senator Kruse added as second author - 01/19/2016
Number: IN [R] SB 258 - Updated (Text, Status 01/18/2016)
Sponsor: Sen. Jim Tomes (REP-IN)
Title: Cannabidiol for the treatment of epilepsy.
Abstract: Cannabidiol for the treatment of epilepsy. Provides that certain prohibitions against granting a license to a grower or handler of industrial hemp do not apply to growers and manufacturers that process cannabidiol (CBD) and meet certain requirements. Requires the state seed commissioner to establish testing standards for CBD. Establishes requirements for facilities and manufacturers that manufacture or process CBD. Allows CBD that is manufactured and tested in Indiana to be used by certain physicians, patients, and caregivers. Establishes a CBD registry for certain physicians, patients, and caregivers for the use of CBD from hemp in the treatment of a child with intractable epilepsy. Establishes a pilot study registry for physicians interested in studying the use of CBD in the treatment of ...
Status: First reading: referred to Committee on Health & Provider Services - 01/07/2016
Number: IN [R] SB 334 - Updated (Status 03/23/2016)
Sponsor: Sen. Carlin Yoder (REP-IN)
Title: Various education matters.
Abstract: Various education matters. Provides that the department of education (department) shall make random visits to at least 5% of schools that are eligible to receive choice scholarships during a particular school year. (Current law provides that the department shall make random visits to at least 5% of eligible schools and charter schools.) Specifies that if a choice scholarship student changes schools during the school year after the December 1 count of special education pupils, any choice scholarship amounts paid to the choice scholarship student for the remainder of the school year after the choice scholarship student enrolls in a different eligible school shall not include amounts that a school corporation would receive as a special education grant for the choice scholarship student. ...
Status: Senate Advisors appointed: Kruse, Stoops and Banks - 03/07/2016
Number: IN [R] SB 384 - Updated (Text 01/18/2016)
Sponsor: Sen. Frank Mrvan (DEM-IN)
Title: Annual review of unpaid restitution orders.
Abstract: Annual review of unpaid restitution orders. Requires a governmental entity that is the beneficiary of a criminal or juvenile restitution order issued by a state or federal court to file annually with the court and with the state board of accounts a payment status report. Provides that the payment status report must include information on the status of the restitution order, including, if applicable, information concerning any arrearage. Requires the state board of accounts to review the status of a restitution order if it conducts an audit of a governmental entity that is the beneficiary of the restitution order. Grants the issuing court authority to facilitate enforcement of the restitution order. Allows the: (1) attorney general (in the case of a restitution order issued on behalf of the ...
Status: First reading: referred to Committee on Judiciary - 01/12/2016

 

Illinois

Cannabis Laws -- Illinois

Status: Legal 

Medical: Legal (Pilot program being tested)

Recreational:  Decriminalized

Other: "SB 2228 emerged from the Senate on a strong vote of 40-14 and will soon be under consideration in the House. This bill would remove criminal penalties for the possession of a small amount of marijuana and replace them with a fine. Sen. Heather Steans’ bill picks up where last year’s effort left off – by removing the possibility of arrest, jail, and a harmful criminal record for people in possession of a small amount of marijuana. While not ideal, these changes would vastly improve current law by replacing criminal penalties with a fine of between $100 and $200 for possession of up to 10 grams. The bill also makes improvements to current DUI laws, which today can lead to unimpaired drivers being considered under the influence weeks after consuming cannabis. SB 2228 mirrors another bill presented earlier this year by Rep. Kelly Cassidy." - MPP

"It has been anything but smooth sailing in the state medical cannabis pilot program. High costs for providers and cultivators, delays in the program roll-out, and restrictive provisions that suppress patient and doctor participation have made for a difficult time. With the December 2017 expiration date on the horizon, many are concerned that the program may falter before it is allowed to function to its fullest potential. bBut efforts to improve the program continue. Sen. William Haine has a trio of bills that would vastly improve the state system. SB 2981 would extend the program until January 2021, and SB 2891 would establish workplace protections for patients who consume medical cannabis outside of work. He even has a bill that would make clear that patients should not to be denied their right to possess firearms simply because they are patients." - MPP

Links: http://norml.org/laws/item/illinois-penalties

Pending Legislation 2016 - 305 Bills:

(Link to legislation summary page.)


Idaho

Cannabis Laws -- Idaho

Status: Illegal

Medical: Illegal

Recreational:  No

Other: "Under current Idaho law, an individual charged with possession of up to an ounce of marijuana faces a year in jail and/or up to a $1,000 fine." - MPP

Links: http://norml.org/laws/item/idaho-penalties

Pending Legislation 2016 - 0 Bills:

"The legislative session has ended for 2016 without a single bill introduced that would have improved Idaho’s marijuana policies. Last year, the Idaho Legislature approved S1146, a bill that would have protected some seriously ill Idahoans from being convicted for possessing medical marijuana oils with very low amounts of THC. Sadly, Gov. Butch Otter vetoed the bill." - MPP

 

 

Hawaii

Cannabis Laws -- Hawaii

Status: Illegal

Medical: Legal

Recreational:  No

Other: "In 2000, Hawaii’s legislature became the first in the U.S. to allow seriously ill patients to use medical marijuana. Last year, Hawaii expanded patient access by creating a system for medical marijuana dispensaries through Act 241. As the Department of Health has worked to implement the program, it has become clear that additional legislation is necessary to strengthen and clarify the law." - MPP

Links: http://norml.org/laws/item/hawaii-penalties

Pending Legislation 2016 - 87 Bills:

Number: HI [R] HB 31 - Updated (Text 04/12/2016)
Sponsor: Rep. Karl Rhoads (DEM-HI)
Title: Condominiums; Medical Marijuana; Discrimination
Abstract: Voids any provision that discriminates against a person who holds a valid medical marijuana certificate and resides in an apartment or unit of a condominium property regime, condominium, or planned community association, unless the association documents prohibit smoking tobacco and the medical marijuana is used by means of smoking. (HB31 HD1)
Status: Carried over to 2016 Regular Session. - 12/17/2015
Number: HI [R] HB 157 - Updated (Text 04/14/2016)
Sponsor: Speaker Joseph Souki (DEM-HI)
Title: Controlled Substances; Marijuana; Hashish
Abstract: Amends definitions of ""marijuana"" and ""usable marijuana"" to include hashish, tetrahydrocannabinol, and related substances. Adds definitions of ""hashish"" and ""marijuana concentrate"".
Status: Carried over to 2016 Regular Session. - 12/17/2015
Number: HI [R] HB 321 - Updated (Text 03/07/2016)
Sponsor: Speaker Joseph Souki (DEM-HI)
Title: Medical Marijuana; Patients and Caregivers; Protections; Certifying Physician ($)
Abstract: Establishes a licensing system for medical marijuana dispensaries. Prohibits counties from enacting zoning regulations that discriminate against licensed dispensaries and production centers. Allows a qualifying patient, primary caregiver, or an owner or employee of a medical marijuana production center or dispensary to transport medical marijuana in any public place, under certain conditions. Replaces the requirement that a certifying physician be the qualifying patient's primary care physician with a requirement that the physician have a bona fide physician-patient relationship with the qualifying patient. Allows persons authorized to use and possess medical marijuana in other states to be treated similarly to qualifying patients in this State pursuant to rules adopted by the department ...
Status: S - Act 241, 07/14/2015 (Gov. Msg. No. 1350). - 07/15/2015
Number: HI [R] HB 372 - Updated (Text 04/14/2016)
Sponsor: Rep. Joy San Buenaventura (DEM-HI)
Title: Marijuana; Civil Penalties for Possession of One Ounce or Less
Abstract: Establishes a civil violation for possession of one ounce or less of marijuana that is subject to the following fines: $100 for the first violation; $250 for the second violation; and $500 for the third or subsequent violation.
Status: Carried over to 2016 Regular Session. - 12/17/2015
Number: HI [R] HB 717 - Updated (Text 04/14/2016)
Sponsor: Rep. Angus McKelvey (DEM-HI)
Title: Marijuana; Legalization; Taxation
Abstract: Legalizes under state law the growing, processing, possession, transfer, and personal use of marijuana in a specified quantity to persons at least twenty-one years of age. Requires licensing to operate marijuana establishments. Subjects marijuana establishments to excise taxes and income taxes.
Status: Carried over to 2016 Regular Session. - 12/17/2015
Number: HI [R] HB 788 - Updated (Text 04/14/2016)
Sponsor: Rep. Marcus Oshiro (DEM-HI)
Title: Medical Marijuana; Cultivation; Registration; Rules; Trademarked Product Infusion; Prohibitions
Abstract: Authorizes the cultivation of medical marijuana. Requires registration with DOH. Requires DOH to adopt rules. Prohibits the infusion of trademarked products with medical marijuana.
Status: Carried over to 2016 Regular Session. - 12/17/2015
Number: HI [R] HB 794 - Updated (Text 04/14/2016)
Sponsor: Rep. Richard Creagan (DEM-HI)
Title: Marijuana; Medical Use; Debilitating Medical Conditions; Physician Recommendations
Abstract: Provides that a physician may determine what medical condition qualifies a patient to use medical marijuana.
Status: Carried over to 2016 Regular Session. - 12/17/2015
Number: HI [R] HB 795 - Updated (Text 04/14/2016)
Sponsor: Rep. Richard Creagan (DEM-HI)
Title: Medical Marijuana; Employment; Protections
Abstract: Prohibits an employer from disciplining, suspending, discharging, or discriminating against an employee who is a patient qualified to use medical marijuana solely because the employee tested positive for marijuana use.
Status: Carried over to 2016 Regular Session. - 12/17/2015
Number: HI [R] HB 841 - Updated (Text 04/14/2016)
Sponsor: Rep. Richard Creagan (DEM-HI)
Title: Marijuana; Legalization; Prohibition; Minors; Zoning
Abstract: Repeals criminal and civil penalties related to marijuana. Prohibits the furnishing of marijuana to a minor. Allows the cultivation of marijuana on private property. Prohibits counties from prohibiting the cultivation of marijuana on private property.
Status: Carried over to 2016 Regular Session. - 12/17/2015
Number: HI [R] HB 889 - Updated (Text 04/14/2016)
Sponsor: Speaker Joseph Souki (DEM-HI)
Title: Marijuana; Legalization; Prohibition; Minors; Zoning
Abstract: Repeals criminal and civil penalties related to marijuana. Prohibits the furnishing of marijuana to a minor. Allows the cultivation of marijuana on private property. Prohibits counties from prohibiting the cultivation of marijuana on private property.
Status: Carried over to 2016 Regular Session. - 12/17/2015
Number: HI [R] HB 993 - Updated (Text 04/14/2016)
Sponsor: Rep. Cynthia Thielen (REP-HI)
Title: Medical Marijuana; Patients; Registration; Physicians
Abstract: Clarifies that a primary care or specialist physician may make the ""written certification"" necessary for medical use of marijuana. Requires that a certification form provided by DOH to register a medical marijuana patient and provide the patient's consent for the release of medical information shall specify that the consent applies to information from a primary care or specialist physician.
Status: Carried over to 2016 Regular Session. - 12/17/2015
Number: HI [R] HB 1203 - Updated (Text 04/14/2016)
Sponsor: Rep. Richard Creagan (DEM-HI)
Title: Marijuana; County Authorization to Legalize
Abstract: Authorizes the counties to adopt ordinances to legalize marijuana possession, sale, and use, for persons over the age of twenty-one. Clarifies that penal code provisions pertaining to drug and intoxicating compounds offenses do not apply to counties that have adopted ordinances legalizing marijuana and adopted administrative rules to regulate marijuana.
Status: Carried over to 2016 Regular Session. - 12/17/2015
Number: HI [R] HB 1371 - Updated (Text 04/14/2016)
Sponsor: Rep. Joy San Buenaventura (DEM-HI)
Title: Marijuana; Legalization
Abstract: Repeals criminal penalties related to marijuana.
Status: Carried over to 2016 Regular Session. - 12/17/2015
Number: HI [R] HB 1455 - Updated (Text 04/12/2016)
Sponsor: Rep. Richard Creagan (DEM-HI)
Title: Medical Marijuana; Primary Caregivers
Abstract: Increases the maximum number of qualifying patients that a primary caregiver may care for at any given time. Requires each primary caregiver upon registration to disclose to the Department of Health the number of qualifying patients and other patient information for whom the caregiver is responsible. Limits the number of marijuana plants that can be grown for medical marijuana use to 14 plants at a single property. (HB1455 HD1)
Status: Carried over to 2016 Regular Session. - 12/17/2015
Number: HI [R] HB 1485 - Updated (Text 04/14/2016)
Sponsor: Rep. Beth Fukumoto Chang (REP-HI)
Title: Medical Marijuana; Licensing of Manufacturers and Dispensaries
Abstract: Establishes duties and oversight of manufacturers and dispensaries for distribution of marijuana for medical use. Amends the definition of marijuana for medical use and creates requirements for potency and dosages.
Status: Carried over to 2016 Regular Session. - 12/17/2015
Number: HI [R] HB 1677 - Updated (Text 04/14/2016)
Sponsor: Rep. Marcus Oshiro (DEM-HI)
Title: Medical Marijuana; Physicians; Misconduct; Discipline
Abstract: Requires DCCA to submit annual report regarding physician discipline related to medical marijuana certifications. Requires DOH to submit monthly report on medical marijuana certifications. Requires Hawaii medical board to investigate potential misconduct regarding medical marijuana, take appropriate disciplinary action, and submit annual report.
Status: Referred to HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1 - 01/25/2016
Number: HI [R] HB 1680 - Updated (Text 04/14/2016)
Sponsor: Rep. Marcus Oshiro (DEM-HI)
Title: Medical Marijuana; Cultivation; Prohibited Except by Licensees
Abstract: Prohibits cultivation of medical marijuana by anyone not licensed by the State after 7/1/17.
Status: Referred to HLT, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 1 - 01/25/2016
Number: HI [R] HB 1748 - Updated (Text 04/14/2016)
Sponsor: Rep. Cindy Evans (DEM-HI)
Title: Medical Marijuana; Dispensaries and Production Centers; Locations; Prohibitions; Counties
Abstract: Authorizes each county council to adopt by ordinance upon a unanimous vote criteria that the council shall apply to evaluate potential locations for medical marijuana production centers and dispensaries. Authorizes a county council to prohibit medical marijuana production centers and dispensaries in a specified area by ordinance upon a unanimous council vote.
Status: Referred to HLT/EDB, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 1 - 01/25/2016
Number: HI [R] HB 1808 - Updated (Text 04/14/2016)
Sponsor: Rep. Joy San Buenaventura (DEM-HI)
Title: Medical Marijuana; Dispensary Operations
Abstract: Allows medical marijuana production centers to be greenhouses, shade houses, and open-air growing operations, provided that they are not visible from any thoroughfare.
Status: The committee(s) on HLT/JUD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. - 02/17/2016
Number: HI [R] HB 1829 - Updated (Text 04/14/2016)
Sponsor: Speaker Joseph Souki (DEM-HI)
Title: Medical Marijuana; Prohibitions; Penalties
Abstract: Amends penalties pertaining to certain medical marijuana prohibitions. Repeals certain medical marijuana prohibitions.
Status: Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Cachola, Matsumoto, Pouha, Say voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Choy, Har, McDermott, Oshiro, Tupola, Ward voting no (6) and Representative(s) Kawakami, Nakashima, Thielen, Tokioka excused (4). - 02/19/2016
Number: HI [R] HB 1833 - Updated (Text 04/14/2016)
Sponsor: Speaker Joseph Souki (DEM-HI)
Title: Controlled Substances; Marijuana; Hashish
Abstract: Excludes hashish, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), and THC derivatives from the definition of ""marijuana"" as used in the Uniform Controlled Substances Act and from the definitions of ""marijuana"" and ""usable marijuana"" as used in the medical marijuana law. Defines ""hashish"" and ""marijuana concentrate"" in the Uniform Controlled Substances Act. Defines ""hashish"" for purposes of offenses related to drugs and intoxicating compounds.
Status: Referred to HLT, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 2 - 01/27/2016
Number: HI [R] HB 1889 - Updated (Text 04/14/2016)
Sponsor: Rep. Marcus Oshiro (DEM-HI)
Title: State Enterprise Zones; Medical Marijuana
Abstract: Provides that the sale or production of medical marijuana and manufacturing of manufactured marijuana products are not eligible business activities for state enterprise zone purposes.
Status: Re-referred to CPC, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 5 - 02/01/2016
Number: HI [R] HB 1992 - Updated (Text 04/14/2016)
Sponsor: Rep. Romy Cachola (DEM-HI)
Title: Medical Marijuana Dispensary System; Annual Review by Department of Health
Abstract: Requires the Department of Health to conduct annual reviews of the medical marijuana dispensary system.
Status: Referred to HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2 - 01/27/2016
Number: HI [R] HB 2222 - Updated (Text 04/14/2016)
Sponsor: Rep. Richard Creagan (DEM-HI)
Title: Medical Marijuana
Abstract: Amends the definition of ""debilitating medical condition"" to allow for greater physician discretion to prescribe low potency medical marijuana.
Status: Referred to HLT, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 3 - 01/27/2016
Number: HI [R] HB 2455 - Updated (Text 04/14/2016)
Sponsor: Rep. Marcus Oshiro (DEM-HI)
Title: Health; Medical Marijuana; Dispensaries; Price Controls
Abstract: Authorizes the director of health to establish maximum retail prices for medical marijuana and manufactured marijuana products. Delays authority to establish medical marijuana price controls until 7/1/2017.
Status: Referred to HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 5 - 02/01/2016
Number: HI [R] HB 2534 - Updated (Text 04/14/2016)
Sponsor: Rep. John Mizuno (DEM-HI)
Title: Medical Marijuana Commission
Abstract: Establishes a medical marijuana commission to evaluate and make recommendations about the overall effectiveness of the medical marijuana dispensaries in the State.
Status: Referred to HLT, JUD, referral sheet 5 - 02/01/2016
Number: HI [R] HB 2621 - Updated (Text 04/14/2016)
Sponsor: Rep. Scott Saiki (DEM-HI)
Title: Medical Marijuana Dispensaries; County Licenses
Abstract: Allows the counties in which medical marijuana dispensary licenses are authorized to apply for a license.
Status: The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. - 02/17/2016
Number: HI [R] HB 2635 - Updated (Text 04/14/2016)
Sponsor: Rep. Richard Creagan (DEM-HI)
Title: Medical Marijuana; Debilitating Medical Condition
Abstract: Allows arthritis, anxiety, insomnia, and stress to be included among the debilitating medical conditions for which medical marijuana may be authorized to be used.
Status: Referred to HLT, JUD, referral sheet 5 - 02/01/2016
Number: HI [R] HB 2707 - Updated (Text, Status 05/01/2016)
Sponsor: Rep. Della Belatti (DEM-HI)
Title: Medical Marijuana; Dispensaries; Paraphernalia; Taxation; Working Group
Abstract: Requires the department of health and licensed medical marijuana dispensaries to provide aggregated de-identified data to the department of business, economic development, and tourism upon request. Amends various definitions and provisions relating to medical marijuana dispensary background checks, operations, paraphernalia, transport, and testing. Provides that advanced practice registered nurses may certify patients for medical marijuana use. Excludes dispensaries from enterprise zone tax exemptions. Specifies the application and non-application of the Internal Revenue Code to expenses related to the production and sale of medical marijuana and manufactured marijuana products for state income tax purposes. Clarifies that amounts received for the sale of marijuana or manufactured ...
Status: 48 Hrs. Notice (as amended CD 1) 05-03-16. - 04/29/2016
Number: HI [R] HB 2708 - Updated (Text 04/14/2016)
Sponsor: Rep. Della Belatti (DEM-HI)
Title: Medical Marijuana; Retail Dispensary Locations; Production Centers; Background Checks; Exemptions
Abstract: Clarifies that qualifying patients and primary caregivers, and government officials and employees, shall not be subject to background checks to enter or remain on the premises of certain medical marijuana facilities for an authorized purpose.
Status: The committee(s) on HLT/JUD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. - 02/17/2016
Number: HI [R] HB 2709 - Updated (Text 04/14/2016)
Sponsor: Rep. Della Belatti (DEM-HI)
Title: Medical Marijuana; Temporary Registration Certificate; Fraudulent Misrepresentation; Physician
Abstract: Requires the department of health to issue a receipt that shall serve as a temporary registration certificate for the medical use of marijuana upon receipt of a written certification form completed by or on behalf of a qualifying patient. Increases penalty for fraudulent misrepresentation to a law enforcement official relating to the issuance of a written certificate by a physician.
Status: The committee(s) on HLT/JUD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. - 02/17/2016
Number: HI [R] HB 2710 - Updated (Text 04/14/2016)
Sponsor: Rep. Della Belatti (DEM-HI)
Title: Medical Marijuana; UH; School of Medicine; Monitoring and Research; Appropriation ($)
Abstract: Burns school of medicine to monitor and research issues related to medical marijuana dispensaries. Appropriates moneys.
Status: The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. - 02/10/2016
Number: HI [R] HCR2015 79 - Updated (Text 02/02/2016)
Sponsor: Rep. Richard Creagan (DEM-HI)
Title: Drug Enforcement Administration; Controlled Substances Act; Medical Marijuana
Status: H - The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. - 03/27/2015
Number: HI [R] HCR2016 97 - Updated (Text 04/14/2016)
Sponsor: Rep. Cindy Evans (DEM-HI)
Title: Driving under the influence of marijuana. Testing.
Status: The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. - 04/01/2016
Number: HI [R] HCR2016 107 - Updated (Text 04/14/2016)
Sponsor: Rep. Jarrett Keohokalole (DEM-HI)
Title: Medical Marijuana Dispensary Employees Fair Wage
Status: The committee(s) on HLT/LAB recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. - 03/24/2016
Number: HI [R] HCR2016 127 - Updated (Status 04/30/2016)
Sponsor: Rep. Jarrett Keohokalole (DEM-HI)
Title: Impact on State Government of Decriminalization of Illegal Possession of Drugs; Study
Status: Received notice of Adoption in House (Hse. Com. No. 667). - 04/29/2016
Number: HI [R] HCR2016 138 - Updated (Text 04/14/2016)
Sponsor: Rep. Richard Creagan (DEM-HI)
Title: Medical Marijuana; Administrative Rules
Status: Referred to HLT, JUD, referral sheet 28 - 03/14/2016
Number: HI [R] HR2015 42 - Updated (Text 02/02/2016)
Sponsor: Rep. Richard Creagan (DEM-HI)
Title: Drug Enforcement Administration; Controlled Substances Act; Medical Marijuana
Status: H - The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. - 03/27/2015
Number: HI [R] HR2016 63 - Updated (Text 04/14/2016)
Sponsor: Rep. Jarrett Keohokalole (DEM-HI)
Title: Medical Marijuana Dispensary Employees Fair Wage
Status: The committee(s) on HLT/LAB recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. - 03/24/2016
Number: HI [R] HR2016 90 - Updated (Text 04/14/2016)
Sponsor: Rep. Richard Creagan (DEM-HI)
Title: Medical Marijuana; Administrative Rules
Status: Referred to HLT, JUD, referral sheet 28 - 03/14/2016
Number: HI [R] SB 189 - Updated (Text 04/12/2016)
Sponsor: Sen. Will Espero (DEM-HI)
Title: Marijuana; Rescheduling
Abstract: Reclassifies marijuana from a schedule I to a schedule II controlled substance. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
Status: Re-Referred to CPH/PSM, JDL. - 01/21/2016
Number: HI [R] SB 190 - Updated (Text 04/14/2016)
Sponsor: Sen. Will Espero (DEM-HI)
Title: Medical Marijuana; Transfer; Patient-to-caregiver Ratio
Abstract: Allows a registered qualifying patient or a registered primary caregiver of the registered qualifying patient to transfer marijuana seedling plants or marijuana seeds to another registered qualifying patient or another registered primary caregiver, whether or not the registered primary caregiver to whom the marijuana seedling plant or marijuana seed is transferred is the caregiver for a particular registered qualifying patient. Increases the maximum number of registered qualifying patients that a registered primary caregiver may care for at any given time.
Status: Re-Referred to CPH/PSM. - 01/21/2016
Number: HI [R] SB 228 - Updated (Text 04/14/2016)
Sponsor: Sen. Gilbert Keith-Agaran (DEM-HI)
Title: Controlled Substances; Marijuana; Hashish
Abstract: Amends definitions of ""marijuana"" and ""usable marijuana"" to include hashish, tetrahydrocannabinol, and related substances. Adds definitions of ""hashish"" and ""marijuana concentrate"".
Status: Re-Referred to CPH/PSM, JDL. - 01/21/2016
Number: HI [R] SB 383 - Updated (Text 04/14/2016)
Sponsor: Sen. Brian Taniguchi (DEM-HI)
Title: Marijuana; Legalization; Prohibition; Minors; Zoning
Abstract: Repeals criminal and civil penalties related to marijuana. Prohibits the furnishing of marijuana to a minor. Allows the cultivation of marijuana on private property. Prohibits counties from prohibiting the cultivation of marijuana on private property.
Status: Re-Referred to PSM/WLA/JDL, WAM. - 01/21/2016
Number: HI [R] SB 595 - Updated (Text 04/14/2016)
Sponsor: Sen. Russell Ruderman (DEM-HI)
Title: Medical Marijuana; Dispensaries
Abstract: Enacts a medical use of marijuana statute to regulate the dispensing of medical marijuana.
Status: Re-Referred to CPH, WAM. - 01/21/2016
Number: HI [R] SB 596 - Updated (Text 04/12/2016)
Sponsor: Sen. Russell Ruderman (DEM-HI)
Title: Marijuana; Civil Penalties for Possession of One Ounce or Less
Abstract: Deletes reporting requirements of board of education for students possessing one ounce or less of marijuana. Clarifies that medical marijuana patients and primary caregiver may assert affirmative defense to prosecution, criminal or civil, involving possession of one ounce or less of marijuana under certain conditions. Excludes possession of one ounce or less of marijuana from authority of Hawaii paroling authority to require paroled prisoner to undergo and complete substance abuse treatment. Excludes possession of more than one ounce of marijuana from authority of courts to require a defendant to undergo and complete substance abuse treatment for probation violation. Clarifies definition of detrimental drug to exclude one ounce or less of marijuana. Excludes possession of one ounce or less ...
Status: Re-Referred to CPH, JDL. - 01/21/2016
Number: HI [R] SB 666 - Updated (Text 04/14/2016)
Sponsor: Sen. Will Espero (DEM-HI)
Title: Marijuana; Possession; Decriminalization; Enforcement
Abstract: Provides that possession of less than one ounce of marijuana shall be a civil rather than criminal offense. Establishes penalties for violations. Provides for enforcement, notice, and adjudication of violations.
Status: Carried over to 2016 Regular Session. - 12/17/2015
Number: HI [R] SB 681 - Updated (Text 04/14/2016)
Sponsor: Sen. Will Espero (DEM-HI)
Title: Marijuana; Marijuana Concentrate; Possession of One Ounce or Less; Civil Penalties
Abstract: Establishes a civil penalty for possession of one ounce of less of marijuana or marijuana concentrate that is subject to a fine of not more than $100. Makes various conforming amendments to statutes to reflect the establishment of the civil violation for possession of marijuana or marijuana concentrate of one ounce or less.
Status: Carried over to 2016 Regular Session. - 12/17/2015
Number: HI [R] SB 682 - Updated (Status 04/14/2016)
Sponsor: Sen. Will Espero (DEM-HI)
Title: Medical Marijuana; Patients and Caregivers; Protections; Certifying Physician
Abstract: Establishes a system of medical marijuana dispensaries and production centers. Requires that the number of licensed dispensaries and production centers increase gradually over an initial phase-in period. Prohibits counties from enacting zoning regulations that discriminate against licensed dispensaries and production centers. Allows a qualifying patient, primary caregiver, or an owner or employee of a medical marijuana production center or dispensary to transport medical marijuana in any public place, under certain conditions. Replaces the requirement that a certifying physician be the qualifying patient's primary care physician with a requirement that the physician have a bona fide physician-patient relationship with the qualifying patient. Prohibits primary caregivers from cultivating ...
Status: Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 647). - 04/13/2016
Number: HI [R] SB 708 - Updated (Text 04/14/2016)
Sponsor: Sen. Mike Gabbard (DEM-HI)
Title: Marijuana; Marijuana Concentrate; Possession of One Ounce or Less; Civil Penalties
Abstract: Establishes a civil penalty for possession of one ounce of less of marijuana or marijuana concentrate that is subject to a fine of not more than $100. Makes various conforming amendments to statutes to reflect the establishment of the civil violation for possession of marijuana or marijuana concentrate of one ounce or less.
Status: Carried over to 2016 Regular Session. - 12/17/2015
Number: HI [R] SB 873 - Updated (Text 04/14/2016)
Sponsor: Sen. J. Kalani English (DEM-HI)
Title: Marijuana; Legalization
Abstract: Legalizes the personal use of marijuana in a specified quantity. Requires licensing to operate marijuana establishments. Subjects marijuana establishments to excise taxes and income taxes.
Status: Re-Referred to PSM/CPH/JDL, WAM. - 01/21/2016
Number: HI [R] SB 879 - Updated (Text 04/12/2016)
Sponsor: Sen. J. Kalani English (DEM-HI)
Title: Marijuana; Possession of Marijuana; Civil Penalties
Abstract: Amends the offense of promoting a detrimental drug in the third degree to clarify that the offense applies to the knowing possession of more than one ounce of marijuana. Effective 01/07/2059. (SD1)
Status: Carried over to 2016 Regular Session. - 12/17/2015
Number: HI [R] SB 888 - Updated (Text 04/14/2016)
Sponsor: Sen. J. Kalani English (DEM-HI)
Title: Counties; Compassion Centers
Abstract: Requires each county to establish compassion centers for the dispensing of medical marijuana. Requires that compassion centers shall only provide service to qualifying patients and primary caregivers registered with the department of public safety (department of health beginning January 2, 2015). Makes compassion centers subject to the general excise tax by making inapplicable the exemption for amounts received from sales of prescription drugs or prosthetic devices. Imposes a general excise tax on marijuana sales. Imposes registration fee on compassion centers, to be shared with counties.
Status: Re-Referred to CPH/PSM, WAM. - 01/21/2016
Number: HI [R] SB 1019 - Updated (Text 04/14/2016)
Sponsor: Sen. Will Espero (DEM-HI)
Title: Medical Marijuana; Hospitals
Abstract: Requires hospitals to designate a specific room on site where a qualifying patient who is admitted for at least one night may use prescribed medical marijuana for the duration of the qualifying patient's inpatient stay; provided the qualifying patient presents evidence of a current medical marijuana registration certificate.
Status: Re-Referred to CPH. - 01/21/2016
Number: HI [R] SB 1029 - Updated (Text 04/14/2016)
Sponsor: Sen. Rosalyn Baker (DEM-HI)
Title: Medical Marijuana; Dispensaries and Production Centers; Appropriation ($)
Abstract: Establishes a system of medical marijuana dispensaries and production centers. Prohibits counties from enacting zoning regulations that discriminate against licensed dispensaries and production centers. Clarifies the right of qualifying patients and primary caregivers to transport medical marijuana. Appropriates funds.
Status: Re-Referred to CPH/PSM/JDL, WAM. - 01/21/2016
Number: HI [R] SB 1259 - Updated (Text 04/14/2016)
Sponsor: Sen. Russell Ruderman (DEM-HI)
Title: Marijuana; County Authorization to Legalize
Abstract: Authorizes the counties to adopt ordinances to legalize marijuana possession, sale, and use, for persons over the age of twenty-one. Clarifies that penal code provisions pertaining to drug and intoxicating compounds offenses do not apply to counties that have adopted ordinances legalizing marijuana and adopted administrative rules to regulate marijuana.
Status: Carried over to 2016 Regular Session. - 12/17/2015
Number: HI [R] SB 1291 - Updated (Text 03/07/2016)
Sponsor: Sen. Gilbert Keith-Agaran (DEM-HI)
Title: Medical Marijuana; Protections; Reasonable Accommodations
Abstract: Prohibits discrimination against medical marijuana patients and their caregivers by schools, landlords, courts with regard to medical care or parental rights, planned community associations, condominium property regimes, or condominiums. (CD1)
Status: S - Act 242, 07/14/2015 (Gov. Msg. No. 1351). - 07/15/2015
Number: HI [R] SB 1302 - Updated (Text 04/12/2016)
Sponsor: Sen. Josh Green (DEM-HI)
Title: Medical Marijuana; Dispensaries; Production Centers; License; Appropriation ($)
Abstract: Establishes a system of medical marijuana dispensaries and production centers. Prohibits counties from enacting zoning regulations that discriminate against licensed dispensaries and production centers. Renames ""medical marijuana registry special fund"" to ""medical marijuana registry and regulation special fund"" and expands expending options. Establishes protections for an owner or qualified employee of a licensed production center or dispensary. Clarifies the right of qualifying patients and primary caregivers to transport medical marijuana. Appropriates funds. Repeals the requirement that the physician who issues a written certification for a qualifying patient be the patient's primary care physician. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
Status: Re-Referred to PSM/JDL, CPH/WAM. - 01/22/2016
Number: HI [R] SB 2175 - Updated (Text 04/14/2016)
Sponsor: Sen. Will Espero (DEM-HI)
Title: Medical Marijuana Dispensaries; Operations
Abstract: Requires the department of health to issue a third medical marijuana dispensary license for the county of Hawaii. Allows medical marijuana dispensaries to be open during certain hours on Sundays. Allows an individual convicted of a felony to be employed at or enter into a medical marijuana dispensary facility only if the individual has not been convicted of a felony within the six years immediately preceding employment or entry.
Status: Referred to CPH/PSM/JDL, WAM. - 01/22/2016
Number: HI [R] SB 2176 - Updated (Text 04/12/2016)
Sponsor: Sen. Will Espero (DEM-HI)
Title: Medical Marijuana; Oversight Commission; Department of Health
Abstract: Establishes the Hawaii medical marijuana oversight commission. Requires the commission to evaluate the implementation of medical marijuana, including the impact on patients, the effectiveness of regulatory safeguards, and possible areas of expansion for the medical marijuana program. Effective January 1, 2017. (SD1)
Status: Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. - 02/17/2016
Number: HI [R] SB 2177 - Updated (Text 04/14/2016)
Sponsor: Sen. Will Espero (DEM-HI)
Title: Medical Marijuana; Temporary Registration Certificate; Fraudulent Misrepresentation; Physician
Abstract: Requires the department of health to issue a receipt that shall serve as a temporary registration certificate for the medical use of marijuana upon receipt of a written certification form completed by or on behalf of a qualifying patient. Increases penalty for fraudulent misrepresentation to a law enforcement official relating to the issuance of a written certificate by a physician.
Status: The committee on CPH deferred the measure. - 02/11/2016
Number: HI [R] SB 2178 - Updated (Text 04/14/2016)
Sponsor: Sen. Will Espero (DEM-HI)
Title: Medical Marijuana; Debilitating Medical Condition
Abstract: Allows arthritis, anxiety, insomnia, and stress to be included among the debilitating medical conditions for which medical marijuana may be authorized to be used.
Status: Referred to CPH. - 01/22/2016
Number: HI [R] SB 2306 - Updated (Text 04/14/2016)
Sponsor: Sen. Will Espero (DEM-HI)
Title: Medical Marijuana Dispensaries; Fines; License; Revocation
Abstract: Allows the department of health to revoke a medical marijuana dispensary license under certain conditions and subject to a ninety day notice followed by a public hearing within fourteen days. Establishes a fine of up to $500 per day for any licensee who violates state law or administrative rules. Allows a licensee to appeal a fine to an ad hoc special committee. Allows the department of health to choose a new licensee if the department revokes a license.
Status: The committee on PSM deferred the measure. - 02/11/2016
Number: HI [R] SB 2307 - Updated (Text 04/14/2016)
Sponsor: Sen. Will Espero (DEM-HI)
Title: Medical Marijuana Dispensary Program; Operations; Licensing
Abstract: Beginning January 1, 2017, establishes a licensing system for medical marijuana growing facilities, production centers, and retail dispensing locations. Allows persons authorized to use and possess medical marijuana in other states to be treated similarly to qualifying patients in this State pursuant to rules adopted by the department of health after 1/1/2018. Authorizes the department of health to conduct criminal history checks on license applicants; licensees; prospective employees of growing facilities, production centers, and retail dispensing locations; subcontractors; and persons authorized to enter and remain on such premises. Repeals chapter 329D on December 31, 2016.
Status: Re-Referred to CPH/PSM, JDL/WAM. - 01/29/2016
Number: HI [R] SB 2308 - Updated (Text 04/14/2016)
Sponsor: Sen. Will Espero (DEM-HI)
Title: Marijuana; Marijuana Edibles Working Group
Abstract: Establishes a working group to research and make recommendations regarding medical marijuana edibles for human consumption.
Status: Re-Referred to CPH, WAM. - 01/29/2016
Number: HI [R] SB 2384 - Updated (Text 05/01/2016)
Sponsor: Sen. Rosalyn Baker (DEM-HI)
Title: Licensing; State-licensed Care Facilities; State-certified Care Facilities; Marijuana Dispensaries; Unannounced Visits; Unannounced Inspections; Report
Abstract: Requires the department of health to: (1) conduct unannounced visits and inspections, including inspections for relicensing and recertification, for certain state-licensed or state-certified care facilities beginning on July 1, 2019, and unannounced inspections for license renewals for medical marijuana production centers and dispensaries beginning on July 1, 2016; and (2) submit reports to the legislature prior to the regular sessions of 2017, 2018, and 2019 on the number of visits and inspections by the department of health on the specified state-licensed or state-certified care facilities and general outcomes and corrective actions taken. (CD1)
Status: Forty-eight (48) hours notice Tuesday, 05-03-16. - 04/29/2016
Number: HI [R] SB 2424 - Updated (Text 04/14/2016)
Sponsor: Sen. Gilbert Keith-Agaran (DEM-HI)
Title: Controlled Substances; Marijuana; Hashish
Abstract: Excludes hashish, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), and THC derivatives from the definition of ""marijuana"" as used in the Uniform Controlled Substances Act and from the definitions of ""marijuana"" and ""usable marijuana"" as used in the medical marijuana law. Defines ""hashish"" and ""marijuana concentrate"" in the Uniform Controlled Substances Act. Defines ""hashish"" for purposes of offenses related to drugs and intoxicating compounds.
Status: Referred to CPH, JDL. - 01/27/2016
Number: HI [R] SB 2523 - Updated (Text 04/12/2016)
Sponsor: Sen. Russell Ruderman (DEM-HI)
Title: Medical Marijuana; Dispensary Operations
Abstract: Repeals the requirement that medical marijuana dispensary facilities, except retail dispensing locations, be enclosed indoor facilities, and allows medical marijuana production centers licensed after 10/1/2017, to include secured greenhouses or shade houses. Effective 7/1/2112. (HD1)
Status: Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Fukumoto Chang, Johanson, Matsumoto, Pouha voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Har, McDermott, Ward voting no (3) and Representative(s) Kawakami, Kong, Oshiro, Tokioka, Tupola, Woodson excused (6). - 03/24/2016
Number: HI [R] SB 2581 - Updated (Text 04/14/2016)
Sponsor: Sen. J. Kalani English (DEM-HI)
Title: Marijuana; Legalization
Abstract: Legalizes the personal use of marijuana in a specified quantity. Requires licensing to operate marijuana establishments. Subjects marijuana establishments to excise taxes and income taxes.
Status: Referred to JDL, WAM. - 01/27/2016
Number: HI [R] SB 2627 - Updated (Text 04/14/2016)
Sponsor: Sen. Will Espero (DEM-HI)
Title: Medical Marijuana Commission
Abstract: Establishes a medical marijuana commission to evaluate and make recommendations about the overall effectiveness of the medical marijuana dispensaries in the State.
Status: Referred to CPH/GVO, WAM. - 01/27/2016
Number: HI [R] SB 2656 - Updated (Text 04/14/2016)
Sponsor: Sen. Mike Gabbard (DEM-HI)
Title: Marijuana; Marijuana Concentrate; Possession of One Ounce or Less; Civil Penalties
Abstract: Establishes a civil penalty for possession of one ounce of less of marijuana or marijuana concentrate that is subject to a fine of not more than $100. Makes various conforming amendments to statutes to reflect the establishment of the civil violation for possession of marijuana or marijuana concentrate of one ounce or less.
Status: Referred to JDL, WAM. - 01/27/2016
Number: HI [R] SB 3009 - Updated (Text 04/14/2016)
Sponsor: Sen. Josh Green (DEM-HI)
Title: Medical Marijuana
Abstract: Amends the definition of ""debilitating medical condition"" to allow for greater physician discretion to prescribe low potency medical marijuana.
Status: The committee on CPH deferred the measure. - 02/18/2016
Number: HI [R] SCR2015 45 - Updated (Text 02/04/2016)
Sponsor: Sen. Rosalyn Baker (DEM-HI)
Title: Drug Enforcement Administration; Controlled Substances Act; Medical Marijuana
Status: H - Referred to HLT, JUD, referral sheet 48 - 04/09/2015
Number: HI [R] SCR2015 168 - Updated (Text 02/02/2016)
Sponsor: Sen. Maile Shimabukuro (DEM-HI)
Title: Substance Abuse Treatment Task Force
Status: S - The committee on HTH deferred the measure. - 04/01/2015
Number: HI [R] SCR2016 74 - Updated (Text 04/12/2016)
Sponsor: Sen. Will Espero (DEM-HI)
Title: Medical Marijuana; Working Group; Edibles
Status: Report adopted, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. - 03/29/2016
Number: HI [R] SCR2016 98 - Updated (Text 04/14/2016)
Sponsor: Sen. Josh Green (DEM-HI)
Title: Medical Marijuana Dispensaries; Fair Wages; Employees
Status: Referred to JDL/CPH, WAM. - 03/16/2016
Number: HI [R] SCR2016 116 - Updated (Text 04/14/2016)
Sponsor: Sen. Will Espero (DEM-HI)
Title: Medical Marijuana; Administrative Rules
Status: Referred to CPH/JDL, WAM. - 03/16/2016
Number: HI [R] SCR2016 124 - Updated (Text 04/14/2016)
Sponsor: Sen. Maile Shimabukuro (DEM-HI)
Title: Medical Marijuana Dispensary Employees Fair Wage
Status: Referred to JDL/CPH, WAM. - 03/16/2016
Number: HI [R] SR2015 19 - Updated (Text 02/04/2016)
Sponsor: Sen. Rosalyn Baker (DEM-HI)
Title: Drug Enforcement Administration; Controlled Substances Act; Medical Marijuana
Status: S - Certified copies of resolutions sent, 06-16-15. - 06/16/2015
Number: HI [R] SR2015 104 - Updated (Text 02/02/2016)
Sponsor: Sen. Maile Shimabukuro (DEM-HI)
Title: Substance Abuse Treatment Task Force
Status: S - The committee on HTH deferred the measure. - 04/01/2015
Number: HI [R] SR2016 45 - Updated (Text 04/12/2016)
Sponsor: Sen. Will Espero (DEM-HI)
Title: Medical Marijuana; Working Group; Edibles
Status: Report adopted, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. - 03/29/2016
Number: HI [R] SR2016 66 - Updated (Text 04/14/2016)
Sponsor: Sen. Josh Green (DEM-HI)
Title: Medical Marijuana Dispensaries; Fair Wages; Employees
Status: Referred to JDL/CPH, WAM. - 03/16/2016
Number: HI [R] SR2016 84 - Updated (Text 04/14/2016)
Sponsor: Sen. Will Espero (DEM-HI)
Title: Medical Marijuana; Administrative Rules
Status: Referred to CPH/JDL, WAM. - 03/16/2016
Number: HI [R] SR2016 90 - Updated (Text 04/14/2016)
Sponsor: Sen. Maile Shimabukuro (DEM-HI)
Title: Medical Marijuana Dispensary Employees Fair Wage
Status: Referred to JDL/CPH, WAM. - 03/16/2016