A Senate-passed marijuana legalization bill in Hawaii has survived a close vote on the House floor, with members narrowly advancing the proposal to its final legislative committee as some lawmakers who oppose the reform warned of dire threats to public safety and everyday life in the state. After nearly an hour and a half of discussion Friday, the chamber voted 25–23 to refer … [Read more...] about Hawaii Marijuana Legalization Bill Barely Clears House Floor Vote, With Democratic Whip Urging Against The Reform
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Hawaii Lawmakers Amend Automatic MJ Expungement Bill to Single-County Pilot Program
Hawaii lawmakers are pressing ahead with an updated cannabis legalization plan, and while the Aloha State could very well be one of the next to embrace adult-use reform, the original plan is already seeing some substantial shifts. Namely, it appears that the Senate is looking to significantly scale back some of the actions surrounding social equity. The original measure, passed … [Read more...] about Hawaii Lawmakers Amend Automatic MJ Expungement Bill to Single-County Pilot Program
Hawaiian Senate Overwhelmingly Approves Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization Bill
Hawaiian lawmakers are pushing forward with their latest cannabis reform effort as the state Senate passed legislation that would legalize and regulate recreational cannabis on Tuesday. In a 19-6 vote, the Hawaiian Senate approved Senate Bill 3335, which would allow adults over the age of 21 to possess up to an ounce of cannabis and up to five grams of cannabis concentrates, … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Senate Overwhelmingly Approves Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization Bill
Maui, marijuana, making ends meet… What to expect this Hawaii legislative session
Political analyst Colin Moore on HNN's Sunrise Weekends to talk about government shutdown, Iowa Caucus and what to expect during this state legislative session. HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - It took a fire to light a fire for lawmakers to take on rising threats from climate change. “More money for wildfire mitigation and protection. I mean, I think this year will go down as the … [Read more...] about Maui, marijuana, making ends meet… What to expect this Hawaii legislative session
Hawaii Hemp Growers Don’t Want To Be Regulated Like Marijuana
Proposed legislation threatens to undo years of lobbying to foster Hawaii’s local hemp industry, according to farmers who just last year celebrated the repeal of regulations that had been stymying progress. Hemp is lumped into a 361-page bill to legalize recreational marijuana that was drafted by the Attorney General’s Office and released on Friday. The final draft calls for … [Read more...] about Hawaii Hemp Growers Don’t Want To Be Regulated Like Marijuana
Hawaii Attorney General Releases Weed Legalization Plan
Hawaii Attorney General Anne Lopez last week released a new plan to legalize adult-use cannabis that one lawmaker characterized as the state’s best effort so far. Under the plan, the state would allow for the production and sale of recreational cannabis while protecting the state’s existing industry for medical marijuana. Hawaii legalized medical marijuana in 2000, although the … [Read more...] about Hawaii Attorney General Releases Weed Legalization Plan
Island hopping: A new cannabis wholesale route in Hawaii
A handful of medical cannabis companies in Hawaii are selling and delivering wholesale flower and other marijuana products from one island to another, a first for the state and a rare sales route anywhere in the U.S. Island hopping by plane, helicopter or boat is common for visitors and residents traversing the region, an archipelago in the Pacific Ocean that encompasses a land … [Read more...] about Island hopping: A new cannabis wholesale route in Hawaii
First Meeting Held by Experts From the Hawaiian Psychedelic Task Force
The Hawaii Office of Wellness and Resilience recently announced that the Breakthrough Therapies Task Force held its first meeting on Aug. 29. The task force consists of 11 individuals whose role is to research and explore the therapeutic potential of MDMA and psilocybin. “It comprises local physicians, psychiatrists, mental health professionals and government partners,” a press … [Read more...] about First Meeting Held by Experts From the Hawaiian Psychedelic Task Force
Legalization Bill Moving Along in Hawaii Legislature
A bill to make Hawaii the next state to legalize recreational cannabis cleared a legislative hurdle this week. The legislation “advanced out of two state Senate committees Thursday — and is now moving to the full senate,” according to local station HawaiiNewsNow. Under the measure, adults aged 21 and older could legally possess and consume marijuana, while the state would … [Read more...] about Legalization Bill Moving Along in Hawaii Legislature
Bill to legalize marijuana in Hawaii clears major hurdle at Legislature
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A plan to legalize recreational marijuana advanced out of two state Senate committees Thursday — and is now moving to the full senate. Lawmakers are trying to avoid problems that arose in other states that went beyond medicinal use. The Senate proposal, approved by the Consumer Protection and Ways and Means Committees, is designed to encourage small … [Read more...] about Bill to legalize marijuana in Hawaii clears major hurdle at Legislature