SB 2421: DCCA; DOH; DOA; DOTAX; HAWAII CANNABIS AND HEMP OFFICE; ADULT-USE CANNABIS; MEDICAL CANNABIS; HEMP; APPROPRIATIONS
- Session Year: 2025-2026
- House: Senate
- Latest Version Date: 2026-01-20
Current Status:
In Progress
(2026-02-18: The committee on CPN deferred the measure.)
Introduced
First Committee Review
First Chamber
Second Committee Review
Second Chamber
Final Decking
Enacted
Establishes the Hawaii Cannabis and Hemp Office within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to regulate all aspects of the cannabis plant. Contingent upon specific changes at the federal level or a state constitutional amendment, legalizes the personal adult use of cannabis and decriminalizes certain marijuana-related offenses. Beginning 1/1/2027, establishes taxes on cannabis sales. Adds new traffic offenses relating to the consumption or possession of marijuana or marijuana concentrate. Transfers the personnel and assets of the Department of Health and assets of the Department of Agriculture relating to cannabis and hemp to the Hawaii Cannabis and Hemp Office. Establishes various positions within state entities. Appropriates funds.
Discussed in Hearing
44SECSenate Standing Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection
44SECSenate Standing Committee on Health and Human Services
44SECSenate Standing Committee on Economic Development and Tourism
44SECSenate Standing Committee on Transportation
23MINSenate Standing Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection
23MINSenate Standing Committee on Health and Human Services
23MIN