Hawaii House Bill 1246

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Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 13-0)
Status: Introduced on January 23 2025 - 25% progression
Action: 2025-01-28 - Bill scheduled to be heard by JHA/AGR on Tuesday, 02-04-25 2:00PM in House conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
Pending: House Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs Committee
Hearing: Feb 4 @ 2:00 pm in Conference Room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE

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.

Relating To Cannabis.

Rep. David Tarnas [D]	Rep. Terez Amato [D]	Rep. Della au Belatti [D]	Rep. Daniel Holt [D]
Rep. Kim Iwamoto [D]	Rep. Kirstin Kahaloa [D]	Rep. Jeanne Kapela [D]	Rep. Matthias Kusch [D]
Rep. Nicole Lowen [D]	Rep. Lisa Marten [D]	Rep. Daynette Morikawa [D]	Rep. Mahina Poepoe [D]
Rep. Chris Todd [D]

Date	Chamber	Action
2025-01-28	House	Bill scheduled to be heard by JHA/AGR on Tuesday, 02-04-25 2:00PM in House conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
2025-01-27	House	Referred to JHA/AGR, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 4
2025-01-23	House	Introduced and Pass First Reading.
2025-01-22	House	Pending introduction.

SB1613 (Same As) 2025-01-27 - Referred to HHS/JDC, CPN/WAM.

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1246&year=2025