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. 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.
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| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 0000-00-00 | Introduced | Bill introduced |
| 2026-02-18 | Status | failed |
| 2026-02-18 | Latest Action | The committee on CPN deferred the measure. |
| Bill | Title | Status |
|---|---|---|
| HB 1572 HD2 SD1 | DAB; Restorative Aquaculture Development Program; Demonstration Sites; Restorative Aquaculture Advisory Council; Reports; Appropriation | in_committee |
| HB 1601 HD2 SD1 | DAB; DLNR; Hawaii Invasive Species Council Appropriation; Biosecurity; Expending Agency | in_committee |
| HB 1604 HD2 SD1 | DAB; Agricultural Workforce Housing Working Group; Report; Appropriation | in_committee |
| HB 1737 HD3 SD1 | Agriculture; Agricultural Districts; Zoning; Farm Dwelling; Farm Employee Housing | in_committee |
| HB 1931 HD2 SD1 | DAB; Advisory Committee on Plants and Animals; State Noxious Weed List; Annual Review; State Noxious Weed Coordinator | in_committee |
| HB 1953 HD1 SD1 | DAB; Conservation and Agriculture Environmental Stewardship Pilot Program; Report; Appropriation | in_committee |
| HB 2152 HD2 SD1 | Dog Attacks; Livestock; Agricultural District; Liability | in_committee |
| HB 2208 HD1 SD1 | DHS; Food Security; Hawaii Farm to Families Program; Grants; Reports; Appropriation | in_committee |