Less than 48 hours after Hawaii lawmakers appeared poised to legalize recreational cannabis, the state’s House of Representatives unexpectedly slammed the brakes, shelving the measure until at least 2026.
Hawaii’s efforts to legalize adult-use cannabis have been thwarted by its House of Representatives, who announced this week the bill would not receive another hearing this legislative session.
Hawaii’s cannabis legalization bill has narrowly progressed to its final committee vote after lawmakers voted 25-23 in favour of the bill on Friday.
Hawaii has moved one step towards adult-use cannabis legalization after a landmark bill was passed with a strong majority through the state’s Senate.
Three proposals to legalise adult-use cannabis in Hawaii have been met by opposition from law enforcement and community leaders.
Law enforcement officials in Hawaii are standing in opposition to new cannabis legalization plans put forward by Attorney General Anne Lopez.
Hawaii Attorney General Anne Lopez has presented a new plan to legalize the sale and possession of adult use cannabis for people ages 21 and over.
