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SB1633 — SB1633 — Relating To Hemp.

State: Hawaii Committee: S Commerce and Consumer Protection Session: 2026 Regular Session
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Sponsors: D Mike Gabbard, D Tim Richards

Subjects: DOH, Green Building Tax Credit, Edible Cannabinoid Products, Tetrahydrocannabinol Concentration Limit, Hemp Biomass, Hemp Program, High THC Products

From LegiScan.

Title: Relating To Hemp.
Bill: SB1633
Status:
Last action: Carried over to 2026 Regular Session. (2025-12-08)

Description:
Establishes a Green Building Tax Credit for costs related to the construction of a primary structure made with at least thirty per cent Hawaii-grown hemp material. Allows any hemp processor with a permit from the Department of Health to sell an edible or beverage cannabinoid product that contains a tetrahydrocannabinol concentration of not more than 2.5 milligrams per serving and not more than twenty-five servings per package. Prohibits the sale of an edible or beverage cannabinoid product to any person less than twenty-one years of age. Establishes child-resistant packaging requirements for edible cannabinoid products. Clarifies the tetrahydrocannabinol concentration limit for a non-edible legacy cannabinoid product or manufactured hemp product shall be subject only to federal restrictions. Amends the definition of “hemp biomass” to include stalks and foliage material. Requires the Department of Health to establish a dedicated hemp program to regulate hemp that is separate from the regulatory process for cannabinoid products with a high concentration of tetrahydrocannabinol. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

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Timeline

  1. 2025-12-08 Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
  2. 2025-02-14 [S] Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/WAM.
  3. 2025-02-14 [S] Reported from AEN/HHS (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 647) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to CPN/WAM.
  4. 2025-02-12 [S] The committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in HHS were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) San Buenaventura, Aquino, Hashimoto, Keohokalole; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Fevella.
  5. 2025-02-12 [S] The committee(s) on AEN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in AEN were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Gabbard, Richards, DeCoite, Rhoads, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
  6. 2025-02-10 [S] The committee(s) on HHS deferred the measure until 02-12-25 1:30PM; CR 225 & Videoconference.
  7. 2025-02-10 [S] The committee(s) on AEN deferred the measure until 02-12-25 1:00PM; CR 224 & Videoconference.
  8. 2025-02-07 [S] The committee(s) on HHS deferred the measure until 02-10-25 1:01PM; CR 225 & Videoconference.
  9. 2025-02-07 [S] The committee(s) on AEN deferred the measure until 02-10-25 1:01PM; CR 224 & Videoconference.
  10. 2025-02-04 [S] The committee(s) on AEN/HHS has scheduled a public hearing on 02-07-25 2:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.
  11. 2025-01-27 [S] Referred to AEN/HHS, CPN/WAM.
  12. 2025-01-27 [S] Passed First Reading.
  13. 2025-01-23 [S] Introduced.

Roll call votes

DateChamberDescriptionYeaNayResult
2025-02-12 S Senate Health and Human Services: Passed, With Amendments 4 0 Passed
2025-02-12 S Senate Agriculture and Environment: Passed, With Amendments 5 0 Passed