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HawaiiSB 16332025–2026 Regular Session (Year 2)SenateWALLET
RELATING TO HEMP.
Sponsored By: Mike Gabbard (Democratic)
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Summary
Establishes a Green Building Tax Credit for costs related to the construction of a primary structure made with at least thirty per cent Hawaii-grown hemp material. Allows any hemp processor with a permit from the Department of Health to sell an edible or beverage cannabinoid product that contains a tetrahydrocannabinol concentration of not more than 2.5 milligrams per serving and not more than twenty-five servings per package. Prohibits the sale of an edible or beverage cannabinoid product to any person less than twenty-one years of age. Establishes child-resistant packaging requirements for edible cannabinoid products. Clarifies the tetrahydrocannabinol concentration limit for a non-edible legacy cannabinoid product or manufactured hemp product shall be subject only to federal restrictions. Amends the definition of "hemp biomass" to include stalks and foliage material. Requires the Department of Health to establish a dedicated hemp program to regulate hemp that is separate from the regulatory process for cannabinoid products with a high concentration of tetrahydrocannabinol. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
DOHGreen Building Tax CreditEdible Cannabinoid ProductsTetrahydrocannabinol Concentration LimitHemp BiomassHemp ProgramHigh THC ProductsAEN/HHS, CPN/WAM
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Mike Gabbard
Democratic • Senate
Cosponsors
Herbert M. "Tim" Richards III
Democratic • Senate
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 2/12/2025
The committee(s) on AEN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENT...
Yes: 5 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/12/2025
The committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENT...
Yes: 4 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
12/8/2025Reported from AEN/HHS (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 647) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to CPN/WAM.
2/14/2025SenateReport adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/WAM.
2/14/2025SenateThe committee(s) on AEN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in AEN were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Gabbard, Richards, DeCoite, Rhoads, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
2/12/2025SenateThe committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in HHS were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) San Buenaventura, Aquino, Hashimoto, Keohokalole; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Fevella.
2/12/2025SenateThe committee(s) on AEN deferred the measure until 02-12-25 1:00PM; CR 224 & Videoconference.
2/10/2025SenateThe committee(s) on HHS deferred the measure until 02-12-25 1:30PM; CR 225 & Videoconference.
2/10/2025SenateThe committee(s) on AEN deferred the measure until 02-10-25 1:01PM; CR 224 & Videoconference.
2/7/2025SenateThe committee(s) on HHS deferred the measure until 02-10-25 1:01PM; CR 225 & Videoconference.
2/7/2025SenateThe committee(s) on AEN/HHS has scheduled a public hearing on 02-07-25 2:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.
2/4/2025SenatePassed First Reading.
1/27/2025SenateReferred to AEN/HHS, CPN/WAM.
1/27/2025SenateIntroduced.
1/23/2025Senate
Bill Text
Bill Text
Original
SB1633_SD1
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