Hawai‘i County Settles Lawsuit Over Pre-Employment Medical Testing
With a lawsuit settlement reached, Hawai‘i County will no longer force workers to submit to urinalysis, reveal private medical history.
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Dispensary Bill Now Law, Lauded by Advocates
HB 321 was signed into law by Governor Ige as Act 241 on July 14th, 2015. Act 241 establishes a framework for medical marijuana dispensaries in Hawaiʻi.
Federal Court Orders Hawai‘i County to Suspend Urinalysis for County Employee
Federal judge rules that County policy violates prospective employee’s constitutional rights.
Improved housing protection for Hawai‘i Medical Marijuana patients becomes law 11/1/14
The Medical Cannabis Coalition of Hawai‘i ("MCCHI") welcomes the enactment of Act 60, which voids provisions in Hawai‘i rental agreements that previously would have allowed eviction of a tenant based on their status as a registered patient with Hawaiiʻs medical marijuana program.
First Amendment Victory in Kona “Panhandling” Case
Honolulu, Hawai‘i: Advocates declare a victory for freedom of speech as United States District Court Judge Susan Oki Mollway entered a temporary restraining order (“TRO”) against Hawai‘i County.
State Settles Lawsuit, Will Revise Rules for Demonstrations at State Capitol and other state properties
Plaintiffs call settlement “A win for freedom of speech”
Read the settlement agreement: 17 Stipulation to Dismiss with Prejudice and Order