SB 1613 Hawaii Senate · 2026 Regular Session

RELATING TO CANNABIS.

Summary

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)

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2025

Committee Review

Feb 2025

Senate Passage

Feb 2025

House Passage

Governor

Introduced Jan 23, 2025 Last action Dec 8, 2025

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What changed between versions

SB1613 → SB1613_SD1 · 2 edits

MINOR

This bill update primarily involves technical formatting corrections and minor text reflowing rather than substantive policy changes. The document was reclassified from a House Bill (HB) to a Senate Bill (SB) and updated with new metadata, including a revised bill number (SD1) and different revision tracking numbers. No significant changes were made to the core definitions, eligibility criteria, funding mechanisms, or enforcement provisions of the cannabis regulation chapter.

TECHNICAL

The bill identifier was changed from SB1613 to SB1613 SD1, and metadata fields such as bill type, revision numbers, and dates were updated to reflect the Senate version.

Minor text reflowing and formatting adjustments were made throughout the document, such as splitting long lines and adjusting spacing, without altering the legal meaning or content.

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions

Key actions

Committee

Feb 24, 2025

Upper · Passed

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

upper

Feb 20, 2025

Upper · Passed

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

upper

Feb 14, 2025

Upper · Passed

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

upper

Feb 14, 2025

Committee

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.

upper

Feb 13, 2025

Upper · Passed

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.

upper

Feb 13, 2025

Upper · Passed

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.

upper

Feb 10, 2025

Upper · Passed

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

upper

Jan 27, 2025

Committee

Referred to HHS/JDC, CPN/WAM.

upper

Jan 23, 2025

Introduced

Introduced.

upper

1 primary · 1 co-sponsor