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HI HB421

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/25/2021

Primary Sponsor

John Mizuno

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires an advisory (non-binding) referendum on the 2022 general election ballot asking whether Hawaii should legalize recreational cannabis sales and use
  • Ballot question reads: "Shall the State of Hawaii allow the sale and use of recreational cannabis in the State?" with YES or NO options
  • Chief election officer must publish notice of the referendum and descriptive information about recreational cannabis in newspapers of general circulation at least 30 days before the election and make materials available at public libraries and county clerk offices
  • Chief election officer must report referendum results to the legislature no fewer than 20 days before the 2023 regular session convenes
  • Measure takes effect upon approval

Legislative Description

Relating To An Advisory Referendum On Cannabis In Hawaii.

Legalization

Last Action

Re-referred to HHH, JHA/CPC, FIN, referral sheet 4

2/2/2021

Committee Referrals

Health, Human Services, & Homelessness1/27/2021

Full Bill Text

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