HB 302: RELATING TO CANNABIS.

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Part I: Authorizes DOH to inspect qualifying patient medical records held by the physician, advanced practice registered nurse, or hospice provider who issued a written certification for the qualifying patient. Amends and adds definitions for purposes of the medical use of cannabis law. Clarifies the conditions of use for the medical use of cannabis. For purposes of issuing written certifications, authorizes the establishment of a provider-patient relationship via telehealth and limits the maximum amount of fees that can be assessed by providers. Authorizes the sale of hemp products and accessories for the medical use of cannabis at retail dispensing locations, except in waiting rooms. Clarifies transportation requirements for certain inter-dispensary sales of cannabis and manufactured cannabis products. Part II: Establishes criminal penalties for the unlicensed operation of a medical cannabis dispensary. Part III: Authorizes expenditures from the Medical Cannabis Registry and Regulation Special Fund to fund programs for the mitigation and abatement of nuisances related to illegal cannabis and hemp products and medical cannabis dispensaries and appropriates funds from the Special Fund to the AG's Drug Nuisance Abatement Unit for these purposes, including establishing positions. Part IV: Beginning 1/1/2028, prohibits the cultivation of cannabis without a cannabis cultivator license issued by DOH. (CD1)

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. June 27, 2025Act 241, 06/27/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1343).
2. June 27, 2025Act 241, on 06/27/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1343).
3. June 6, 2025Notice of Intent to veto dated 06/06/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1301)
4. June 6, 2025Notice of intent to veto (Gov. Msg. No. 1301)
5. May 2, 2025Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 821).
6. May 1, 2025Received notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 888).
7. May 1, 2025Transmitted to Governor.
8. April 30, 2025Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1). Ayes, 23; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 1 (Senator(s) Awa). Excused, 1 (Senator(s) McKelvey).
9. April 30, 2025Passed Final Reading as amended in CD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Amato, Belatti, Iwamoto, Perruso, Tam voting no (5) and Representative(s) Cochran excused (1).
10. April 25, 2025Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-25-25 5:20 PM; Conference Room 329.
11. April 25, 2025The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes of the Senate Conference Managers were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) San Buenaventura, Keohokalole, Moriwaki, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Gabbard.
12. April 25, 2025The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. The votes were as follows: 6 Ayes: Representative(s) Takayama, Matayoshi, Tarnas, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Chun, Alcos; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 0 Excused: none.

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