Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1416: RELATING TO CANNABIS.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1416 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 23, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO CANNABIS. Primary sponsor: Gregg Takayama (Democratic), Cory Chun (Democratic), Luke Evslin (Democratic), Andrew Garrett (Democratic), Tina Grandinetti (Democratic), Kirstin Kahaloa (Democratic), Darius Kila (Democratic), Lisa Marten (Democratic), Scot Matayoshi (Democratic), Jackson Sayama (Democratic), Kanani Souza (Republican), David Tarnas (Democratic), Shirley Templo (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (December 8, 2025): Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division of the Department of Health to develop and implement a comprehensive messaging and informational campaign to prevent cannabis use among the State's youth. Requires the Division to establish and enter into contracts with community-based organizations to award grants to prevent substance misuse among youth through evidenced-based prevention programs. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 12 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gregg Takayama | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Cory Chun | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Luke Evslin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Andrew Garrett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Tina Grandinetti | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Kirstin Kahaloa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Darius Kila | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| Lisa Marten | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 51 |
| Scot Matayoshi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 49 |
| Jackson Sayama | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 21 |
| Kanani Souza | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 43 |
| David Tarnas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| Shirley Templo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
- Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 4
- Introduced and Pass First Reading.