HawaiiRELATING TO HEMP.
What it does
Establishes a Green Building Tax Credit for costs related to the construction of a primary structure made with at least thirty per cent Hawaii-grown hemp material. Allows any hemp processor with a permit from the Department of Health to sell an edible or beverage cannabinoid product that contains a tetrahydrocannabinol concentration of not more than 2.5 milligrams per serving and not more than twenty-five servings per package. Prohibits the sale of an edible or beverage cannabinoid product to any person less than twenty-one years of age.
More detail
Establishes child-resistant packaging requirements for edible cannabinoid products. Clarifies the tetrahydrocannabinol concentration limit for a non-edible legacy cannabinoid product or manufactured hemp product shall be subject only to federal restrictions. Amends the definition of "hemp biomass" to include stalks and foliage material. Requires the Department of Health to establish a dedicated hemp program to regulate hemp that is separate from the regulatory process for cannabinoid products with a high concentration of tetrahydrocannabinol. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
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No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2025
- Feb 14Reported from AEN/HHS (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 647) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to CPN/WAM.Latest
- Feb 14Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/WAM.Minor
- Feb 12The committee(s) on AEN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in AEN were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Gabbard, Richards, DeCoite, Rhoads, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.Minor
- Vote recorded The committee(s) on AEN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. Result: pass.Upper
- Vote recorded The committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. Result: pass.Upper
- Feb 12The committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in HHS were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) San Buenaventura, Aquino, Hashimoto, Keohokalole; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Fevella.Minor
- Feb 10The committee(s) on AEN deferred the measure until 02-12-25 1:00PM; CR 224 & Videoconference.Minor
- Feb 10The committee(s) on HHS deferred the measure until 02-12-25 1:30PM; CR 225 & Videoconference.Minor
- Feb 7The committee(s) on AEN deferred the measure until 02-10-25 1:01PM; CR 224 & Videoconference.Minor
- Feb 7The committee(s) on HHS deferred the measure until 02-10-25 1:01PM; CR 225 & Videoconference.Minor
- Feb 4The committee(s) on AEN/HHS has scheduled a public hearing on 02-07-25 2:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.
- Jan 27Passed First Reading.Minor
- Jan 27Referred to AEN/HHS, CPN/WAM.Minor
- Jan 23Introduced.Introduced