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] HCR2015 136 - Updated (Text 02/02/2016) |
| Sponsor: | Rep. Marcus Oshiro (DEM-HI) |
| Title: | Requests the Hawaii Bankers Association to opine whether member financial institutions and their staff who choose to serve medical-marijuana-related businesses risk civil and criminal prosecution under federal law. |
| Status: | H - The committee(s) on JUD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. - 04/07/2015 |
| Number: | HI [R] HCR2015 137 - Updated (Text 02/02/2016) |
| Sponsor: | Rep. Marcus Oshiro (DEM-HI) |
| Title: | Requests a discussion on the impacts of medical marijuana on Hawaii's agricultural industry. |
| Status: | H - The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. - 03/27/2015 |
| Number: | HI [R] HCR2016 47 - Updated (Text 04/14/2016) |
| Sponsor: | Rep. Marcus Oshiro (DEM-HI) |
| Title: | Financial Institutions; Marijuana-Related Businesses; State Bank |
| Status: | Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Ward voting no (1) and Representative(s) Kawakami, Kong, Oshiro, Tokioka, Tupola, Woodson excused (6). - 03/24/2016 |
| 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 |
