Statement by Daniel M. Gluck, Senior Staff Attorney, 4/4/13 “The ACLU of Hawaii supports removing the sunset provision in the current media shield law and making that law permanent. The law has worked well for the last five years, and both the ACLU and the Supreme Court Standing Committee on the Rules of Evidence believe […]
House shelves decriminalization for 2013, measure remains alive for 2014 session
April 3, 2013 By
The Associated Press is reporting that S.B. 472, Hawaii’s decriminalization bill is shelved for 2013. SB 472 and other marijuana law reform bills remain live for the 2014 legislative session. http://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/story/21875432/hawaii-house-kills-bill-to-decriminalize-marijuana For the latest breaking news and action alerts on the ongoing issue of marijuana law reform in Hawaii, please visit (and join!) our coalition […]
Advocates announce new coalitions as Hawaii marijuana decriminalization bill passes Senate floor vote
March 5, 2013 By
“Fresh Approach Hawaii” and the “Medical Cannabis Coalition of Hawaii” reflect growing voter interest in new approaches to marijuana for the State. As SB 472 SD2, a bill to decriminalize marijuana, was unanimously approved by the Hawaii Senate, and two bills to improve Hawaii’s medical marijuana program are poised for passage in the House, Hawaii advocates […]
State Lawmakers to Consider Regulating Marijuana Like Alcohol in Hawaii
January 18, 2013 By
House Speaker Souki will introduce bill to establish a legal market for businesses to cultivate and sell marijuana to adults 21 and older HONOLULU – Newly elected State House Speaker Joseph Souki (D-8), is scheduled to introduce a bill today to remove penalties for private adult marijuana possession and establish a system in which the cultivation and […]
Opinion poll on Hawaii marijuana laws finds voters open to “legalize, tax & regulate” strategy
January 10, 2013 By
Economist estimates state & counties stand to save/ generate an estimated $20M/year through marijuana legalization (Honolulu, Hawaii) With many states decriminalizing and even legalizing marijuana, where does Hawaii stand? Two new reports commissioned by the Drug Policy Action Group (“DPAG”) sought to answer this question, and the latest findings were presented at a January 10, […]
