HI SB879 | 2016 | Regular Session

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 7-0)
Status: Engrossed on March 10 2015 - 50% progression, died in committee
Action: 2015-12-17 - Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Amended) [HTML]

Summary

Establishes a civil violation subject to a fine of $100 for intentional or knowing possession of one ounce or less of marijuana. Amends the offense of promoting a detrimental drug in the third degree to clarify that the offense applies to the knowing possession of more than one ounce of marijuana. Effective 01/07/2059. (SD1)

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Title

Marijuana; Possession of Marijuana; Civil Penalties

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History

DateChamberAction
2015-12-17 Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.
2015-03-12HouseReferred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 30
2015-03-12HousePass First Reading
2015-03-10HouseReceived from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 232) in amended form (SD 1).
2015-03-10SenatePassed Third Reading, as amended (SD 1). Ayes, 22; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Inouye, Slom . Noes, 3 (Senator(s) Harimoto, Kidani, Kouchi). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.
2015-03-06Senate48 Hrs. Notice 03-10-15.
2015-03-06SenateReport adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1).
2015-03-06SenateReported from JDL (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 661) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and placement on the calendar for Third Reading.
2015-02-26SenateThe committee(s) on JDL recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in JDL were as follows: 6 Aye(s): Senator(s) Keith-Agaran, Shimabukuro, Espero, Gabbard, L. Thielen, Slom; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Ihara.
2015-02-23SenateThe committee(s) on JDL has scheduled a public hearing on 02-26-15 9:00AM in conference room 016.
2015-01-28SenateReferred to JDL.
2015-01-26SenatePassed First Reading.
2015-01-23SenateIntroduced.

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