6 articles tagged with "Hawaii"
LegislationHawaii lawmakers approved legislation letting medical cannabis patients access dispensaries immediately upon registration submission, eliminating the current wait for physical card delivery.
LegislationHawaii's Senate advanced two marijuana legalization bills with different approaches—one tied to federal reform, another excluding retail sales—while House leaders say reform won't happen in 2026.
LegislationHawaii House committees approved legislation allowing medical cannabis patients to use their medicine in health facilities, joining a dozen states with "Ryan's Law" policies.
LegislationA state-commissioned study projects Hawaii could see $90 million in monthly cannabis sales if legalization passes, though the same report warns recreational marijuana might deter some international tourists from visiting the islands.
LegislationHawaii legislators introduced bills to put marijuana legalization on the ballot after years of failed legislative attempts, requiring voters to decide the issue through a constitutional amendment referendum.
LegislationHawaii's Rep. David Tarna proposes a voter-led cannabis legalization amendment, focusing on safety and education.
