HI SB 2421
died on adjournmentRELATING TO CANNABIS.
Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · upper
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Quick answers
Did HI SB 2421 pass?
No. HI SB 2421 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 (2026-02-18): The committee on HHS deferred the measure.
What is HI SB 2421 about?
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.
Who sponsors HI SB 2421?
SAN BUENAVENTURA, HASHIMOTO are the primary sponsors of HI SB 2421.
Description
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.
- Introduced
- 2026-01-21
- Latest action
- 2026-02-18 — The committee on HHS deferred the measure.
- Bill type
- bill
- Last updated
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Subjects
Sponsors
- SAN BUENAVENTURAprimary
- HASHIMOTOprimary
Committees
Not provided by source.
Action timeline
Newest first
2026-02-18
The committee on HHS deferred the measure.
deferral
2026-02-18
The committee on CPN deferred the measure.
deferral
2026-02-17
The committee(s) on CPN/HHS deferred the measure until 02-18-26 10:06AM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
deferral
2026-02-13
The committee(s) on CPN/HHS has scheduled a public hearing on 02-17-26 9:45AM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
2026-01-28
Referred to CPN/HHS, WAM/JDC.
referral-committee
2026-01-21
Introduced and passed First Reading.
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2026-01-20
Pending Introduction.
Versions
- SB2421Compare
Documents
Votes
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Related bills
- Companion bill: HB 1625
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