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HI SB695

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/18/2013

Primary Sponsor

William Espero

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Origin

Senate

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allows privately funded industrial hemp research to be conducted in Hawaii under specified conditions
  • Revives research authorization that previously existed under Act 305 (Session Laws of Hawaii 1999), which had sunset on June 30, 2005
  • Includes security safeguards to prevent illegal marijuana cultivation while supporting hemp's industrial applications
  • Received support from the Drug Policy Action Group but opposition from the Department of Public Safety, Honolulu Police Department, and Maui Police Department
  • Recommended for passage by the Committees on Economic Development, Government Operations and Housing and Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs

Legislative Description

Industrial Hemp; Research

Last Action

Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDL.

2/14/2013

Committee Referrals

Judiciary and Labor2/14/2013
Economic Development, Government Operations and Housing1/22/2013

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