Hawaii - Session 2026
Title: DCCA; DOH; DOA; DoTax; Hawaii Cannabis and Hemp Office; Adult-Use Cannabis; Medical Cannabis; Hemp; Appropriations
Establishes the Hawaii Cannabis and Hemp Office within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to regulate all aspects of the cannabis plant. Beginning 1/1/2026, legalizes the personal adult use of cannabis. Establishes taxes on the retail sale of adult-use cannabis and the sale of medical cannabis. Adds new traffic offenses relating to the consumption or possession of marijuana or marijuana concentrate. Makes conforming amendments related to the legalization of personal adult use of cannabis. Beginning 1/1/2026, decriminalizes certain drug offenses related to marijuana and marijuana concentrate. Transfers the personnel and assets of the Department of Health and assets of the Department of Agriculture relating to cannabis to the Hawaii Cannabis and Hemp Office. Establishes various positions within state entities to regulate the personal adult use of cannabis. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
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| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 0000-00-00 | Introduced | Bill introduced |
| 2025-02-06 | Status | in_committee |
| 2025-02-06 | Latest Action | Recommitted to JHA/AGR with Representative(s) Amato, Belatti, Cochran, Iwamoto, Perruso, Souza voting no and Representative(s) Ward excused. |
| Bill | Title | Status |
|---|---|---|
| HB 1510 HD2 SD1 | Certificates of Inspection; License Plates; Obstruction; Enforcement | in_committee |
| HB 2031 HD2 SD1 | DOT; DLE; Administrative Hearings Division; Administrative Hearings; Transportation Network Companies; Photo Red Light Imaging Detector Systems; Speed Enforcement Systems; Commercial Driver's Licenses | in_committee |
| HB 2241 HD1 SD1 | Renewable Energy Technologies; Income Tax Credit; Income Restriction; Solar Energy Systems; Third-party Financed Systems | in_committee |
| HB 2375 HD2 SD1 | DOT; Disability and Communication Access Board; Working Group; Uniform Towing Practices for Public Parking Facilities; Uniform Standards | in_committee |
| HB 86 HD2 SD1 | DLNR; Makai Watch; Marine Resources; Appropriation | unknown |
| HB 212 HD2 SD1 | OHHS; Homelessness; Return-to-Home Program; Report; Appropriation | unknown |
| HB 244 HD1 SD1 | DHS; Community-based Organizations; Social Services; Appropriations | unknown |
| HB 286 HD2 SD1 | Individual Housing Account; Pre-tax Savings; Maximum Annual Deduction; Increase | unknown |