Loading chat...
HI HB1957
Bill
Status
1/26/2022
Primary Sponsor
Roy Takumi
Click for details
AI Summary
-
Establishes June 14 of each year as "Medical Cannabis Day" in Hawaii to commemorate the state's authorization of medical cannabis use and honor patients benefiting from medical cannabis.
-
Recognizes that Governor Cayetano signed Hawaii's Medical Use Cannabis Act into law on June 14, 2000, making Hawaii the first state to authorize medical cannabis use through the legislative process.
-
Notes that June 14 was previously recognized by proclamation from all four county mayors in 2020 and 2021 and by the governor in 2021.
-
Specifies that Medical Cannabis Day is not and shall not be construed as a state holiday.
-
Takes effect on July 1, 2022.
Legislative Description
Relating To Medical Cannabis Day.
Day of Observance
Last Action
Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with Representative(s) Matsumoto voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Okimoto, Ward voting no (2) and Representative(s) McKelvey excused (1).
2/15/2022