Hawaii · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 325: RELATING TO MEDICAL 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 325 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 16, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO MEDICAL CANNABIS. Primary sponsor: Jeanné Kapela (Democratic), Tina Grandinetti (Democratic), Ikaika Olds (Democratic), Amy Perruso (Democratic), Mahina Poepoe (Democratic), Jackson Sayama (Democratic), Adrian Tam (Democratic), David Tarnas (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 30, 2025): Reported from LAB (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 10) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to CPC.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Prohibits an employer from discriminating against a person in hiring, termination, or any term or condition of employment based on the person's status as a medical cannabis registry card holder, under certain conditions. Authorizes an employer to use a fit-for-duty test for medical cannabis qualifying patients in potentially dangerous occupations. Exempts certain occupations. Effective July 1, 3000. (HD1)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeanné Kapela | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 5 |
| Tina Grandinetti | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Ikaika Olds | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Amy Perruso | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Mahina Poepoe | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Jackson Sayama | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 21 |
| Adrian Tam | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| David Tarnas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 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
- Reported from LAB (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 10) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to CPC.
- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2).
- The committee on LAB recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 6 Ayes: Representative(s) Sayama, Lee, M., Garrett, Kapela, Kong, Reyes Oda; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and Excused: none.
- Bill scheduled to be heard by LAB on Tuesday, 01-28-25 9:00AM in House conference room 309 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
- Referred to LAB, CPC, JHA, referral sheet 1
- Introduced and Pass First Reading.
- Pending introduction.