#Hawaii Marijuana Laws
Rep. Gabbard Introduces Bill to End Marijuana Prohibition
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (Hawai‘i-02) joined House Judiciary Chair Jerry Nadler in introducing the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act.
Hawai‘i House Passes Bill to Decriminalize Limited Cannabis Possession
The House of Representatives passed HB1383 HD2, which decriminalizes the possession of three or less grams of cannabis and instead establishes a fine of $200.
Hawai‘i Cannabis Legalization Bill Dies
A cannabis legalization bill died when lawmakers didn’t consider it in time for a deadline on Friday, March 1, 2019.
Congress Asked to Address Medical Cannabis Banking Conflict
Questions have always loomed about how dispensaries here in Hawai‘i will be able to use banks locally to safeguard their cash reserve.
Bill Builds Bipartisan Momentum Behind Federal Marijuana Reform
Reps. Tulsi Gabbard and Carlos Curbelo (FL-26), along with the NORML, introduced bipartisan legislation to evaluate states’ marijuana policies.
Hawai‘i’s First Industrial Hemp Grower Licenses Issued
The Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture (HDOA) announced the issued of the first licenses to growers under the State’s Industrial Hemp Pilot Program.
DOH Certifies Aeos Labs to Begin Testing Medical Cannabis
DOH announces that it has certified Aeos Labs, Inc., a private independent laboratory on O‘ahu operated by Clinical Labs of Hawai‘i, to begin testing medical cannabis.
Senators Call on Senate Appropriators to Respect State Marijuana Laws
Legislators want to include provisions that require the federal government respect states’ laws regarding the regulation of marijuana.
OPINION: Forget More GE Tax – Let’s Tax THC
Taking a deep breath and relaxing restrictions on cannabis could pay off in big ways for the aloha state.