[2.11.25] SB 1613 Relating to Cannabis
Aloha:
Last week, the House shelved the recreational marijuana bill because they just didn't have the votes. Now the Senate wants to try and move the issue forward and we need your voice to stop it.
SB 1613 Relating to Cannabis
HEARING SCHEDULED FOR THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2025
TIME: 9:30 AM in room 016
There is a 1-minute limit for oral testifiers.
Senate Committee on Health and Human Services
Joy A. San Buenaventura
Chair
Senate District 2
Puna
Phone: 808-586-6890
sensanbuenaventura@capitol.hawaii.gov
Henry J.C. Aquino (Vice Chair Health and Human Services)
Vice Chair
Senate District 19
Pearl City, Waipahu, West Loch Estates, Hono‘uli‘uli, Ho‘opili
Phone: 808-586-6970
senaquino@capitol.hawaii.gov
Troy N. Hashimoto (Member Education)
Senate District 5
Wailuku, Kahului, Waihe‘e, Waikapu Mauka, Wai‘ehu
Phone: 808-586-7344
senhashimoto@capitol.hawaii.gov
Keohokalole, Jarrett
Senate District 24
Kāne‘ohe, Kailua
Phone: 808-587-7215
senkeohokalole@capitol.hawaii.gov
Kurt Fevella (Member Higher Education, Health and Human Services,)
Senate District 20
‘Ewa Beach, Ocean Pointe, ‘Ewa by Gentry, Iroquois Point, portion of ‘Ewa Villages
Phone: 808-586-6360
senfevella@capitol.hawaii.gov
Senate Committee on Judiciary
Rhoads, Karl
Chair
Senate District 13
Dowsett Highlands, Pu‘unui, Nu‘uanu, Pacific Heights, Pauoa, Punchbowl, Pālama, Liliha, Iwilei, Chinatown, and Downtown
Phone: 808-586-6130
senrhoads@capitol.hawaii.gov
Gabbard, Mike
Vice Chair
Kapolei, Makakilo, Kalaeloa, portions of Fernandez Village, and ‘Ewa
Senate District 21
Phone: 808-586-6830
sengabbard@capitol.hawaii.gov
Stanley Chang
Senate District 9
Hawai‘i Kai, Kuli‘ou‘ou, Niu, ‘Āina Haina, Wai‘alae-Kāhala, Diamond Head, Kaimukī, Kapahulu
Phone: 808-586-8420
senchang@capitol.hawaii.gov
Joy A. San Buenaventura
Senate District 2
Puna
Phone: 808-586-6890
sensanbuenaventura@capitol.hawaii.gov
Brenton Awa
Senate District 23
Kāne‘ohe, Kahalu‘u thru Lā‘ie, Kahuku to Mokulē‘ia, Schofield Barracks, Kunia Camp
Phone: 808-586-7330
senawa@capitol.hawaii.gov
Action:
1. Pray, pray and pray. Legislators are under a lot of pressure to pass and/or kill legislation and their phones are ringing off the hook. Pray that the Lord will provide them with the conviction to do what is best for our community and Hawaii's keiki.
2. Call the members below and have all your friends and family do the same. Ask them politely to VOTE NO ON SB1613 Relating to Cannabis.
VOTE NO ON SB1613
3. Submit testimony online by 930am on Wed., Feb 12 . Simply let the legislature know that you oppose SB1613. If you need talking points, click here. How to submit testimony. https://youtu.be/88kLYLFaCOU
4. Forward this email to all your families and friends.
Mahalo for protecting our keiki!
