A group of Hawaii lawmakers heard presentations from experts and state officials this week about a new plan to legalize adult-use marijuana in the state that would also put all consumable cannabis—including medical marijuana and hemp products—under a single regulatory agency.
Sponsored by House Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs Chair David Tarnas (D) and Senate Health and Human Services Committee Chair Joy San Buenaventura (D), the 311-page companion proposals—HB 1246 and SB 1613—would allow adults 21 and older to possess up to an ounce of marijuana and five grams of cannabis concentrate as of January 1, 2026. Adults could also grow limited amounts of marijuana at home for personal use.
If enacted, the legislation would establish the Hawaii Cannabis and Hemp Office, which would oversee adult-use cannabis, medical marijuana and hemp businesses.
"This really is a one-plant approach," Tarnas said during what was described as an informational briefing on Wednesday that his panel hosted. The briefing comes ahead of a committee hearing on the House bill set for Tuesday of next week.
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