Adult-use cannabis legalization appears dead for the year in Hawaii, despite support from the state’s Senate and Democratic governor.
Senate Bill 669, which would have legalized adult-use sales for adults 21 and older and set up a regulatory system similar to those seen in other states, was not scheduled for a state House hearing before a key legislative deadline, according to Marijuana Moment.
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That means that despite support from Gov. Josh Green and the fact the bill passed the state Senate on a 22-3 vote, legalization in the state ran into a roadblock that advocates anticipated.
Hawaii House Speaker Scott Saiki has said he prefers state lawmakers spend the summer “studying” legalization rather than taking quicker action.
The state Legislature operates on a two-year cycle, meaning the bill has a chance to advance through the House in 2024.
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