Hawaii · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 519: PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE IX OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII RELATING TO RECREATIONAL 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 519 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 17, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE IX OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII RELATING TO RECREATIONAL CANNABIS. Primary sponsor: WARD, Kim Coco Iwamoto (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 21, 2025): Introduced and Pass First Reading.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Proposes a constitutional amendment that would legalize the possession and use of recreational cannabis by adults who are at least 21 years of age, as provided by law.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WARD | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Kim Coco Iwamoto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Introduced and Pass First Reading.
- Referred to JHA, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2
- Pending introduction.