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HI SB 1613

died on adjournment

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Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · upper

Quick answers

Did HI SB 1613 pass?

No. HI SB 1613 died when the 2026 Regular Session adjourned without final action on it. Bills that die this way are sometimes reintroduced in a later session. Latest recorded action (2025-12-08): Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.

What is HI SB 1613 about?

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 12/31/2050. (SD1)

Who sponsors HI SB 1613?

SAN BUENAVENTURA is the primary sponsor of HI SB 1613, joined by 1 cosponsor.

Description

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 12/31/2050. (SD1)

Introduced
2025-01-23
Latest action
2025-12-08 — Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Subjects

Sponsors

  • SAN BUENAVENTURAprimary
  • Keohokalolecosponsor

Committees

Not provided by source.

Action timeline

  1. 2025-12-08

    Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.

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  2. 2025-02-24

    The committee on CPN/WAM has deleted the measure from decision making scheduled on 02-26-25 10:00AM; CR 211 & Videoconference.

  3. 2025-02-20

    The committee(s) on CPN/WAM will hold a public decision making on 02-26-25 10:00AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference.

  4. 2025-02-14

    Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/WAM.

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  5. 2025-02-14

    Reported from HHS/JDC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 658) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to CPN/WAM.

  6. 2025-02-13

    The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in JDC were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Chang, San Buenaventura; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 2 No(es): Senator(s) Gabbard, Awa; and 0 Excused: none.

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  7. 2025-02-13

    The committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in HHS were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) San Buenaventura, Hashimoto; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Aquino ; 1 No(es): Senator(s) Fevella; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Keohokalole.

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  8. 2025-02-10

    The committee(s) on HHS/JDC has scheduled a public hearing on 02-13-25 9:30AM; CR 016 & Videoconference.

  9. 2025-01-27

    Referred to HHS/JDC, CPN/WAM.

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  10. 2025-01-27

    Passed First Reading.

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  11. 2025-01-23

    Introduced.

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Versions

Documents

Votes

  • The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.

    2025-02-13 · pass · 3-2

    Member-level votes (5)
    • Rhoads: yes
    • Chang: yes
    • San Buenaventura: yes
    • Gabbard: no
    • Awa: no

  • The committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.

    2025-02-13 · pass · 3-1

    Member-level votes (5)
    • San Buenaventura: yes
    • Hashimoto: yes
    • Aquino: yes
    • Fevella: no
    • Keohokalole: not voting

Related bills

Official source

https://capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1613&year=2026

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