Opposing the Legalization of Recreational Marijuana
April 4, 2024 - The Washington Examiner: Studies show Hawaii was correct to pass on dangerous marijuana legalization.
February 28, 2024: Say NO to Recreational Marijuana: Bill Scheduled for Hearing on Friday, March 1 at 9:50 a.m.
A joint hearing of the Senate Committee on Consumer Protection and Senate Ways and Means has been scheduled for Friday at 9:50 a.m. [Click here for the hearing notice.]
ACTION:
Please take a moment to:
1) Pray for the legislators hearing the bill that they would act on what's best for Hawaii and not for the potential revenue. We need to look at the issue through the lens of safety and caution and not potential income to the State.
2) Call the legislators on the two committees below and ask them politely to VOTE NO ON SB 3335 SD1 Relating to Cannabis.
3) Submit testimony online with the simple message, NO TO RECREATIONAL MARIJUANA.
4) Sign the online petition and send this link out to everyone on your list to do the same! I plan to turn this petition in before crossover on March 7.
Senate Committee on Consumer Protection
ChairJarrettKeohokalole808-587-7215senkeohokalole@capitol.hawaii.gov
Vice-ChairCarolFukunaga808-586-6460senfukunaga@capitol.hawaii.gov
SenatorAngusMcKelvey808-586-6070senmckelvey@capitol.hawaii.gov
SenatorHerbert "Tim"Richards,III808-586-6760senrichards@capitol.hawaii.gov
SenatorBrentonAwa808-586-7330senawa@capitol.hawaii.gov
Senate Committee on Ways & Means
ChairDonovanDela Cruz808-586-6090 sendelacruz@capitol.hawaii.gov
Vice-ChairSharonMoriwaki808-586-6740senmoriwaki@capitol.hawaii.gov
SenatorHenryAquino808-586-6970senaquino@capitol.hawaii.gov
SenatorLynnDeCoite808-587-7225sendecoite@capitol.hawaii.gov
SenatorTroyHashimoto808-586-7344senhashimoto@capitol.hawaii.gov
SenatorLorraineInouye808-586-7355seninouye@capitol.hawaii.gov
SenatorDru MamoKanuha808-586-9385senkanuha@capitol.hawaii.gov
SenatorMichelleKidani808-586-7100senkidani@capitol.hawaii.gov
SenatorDonnaMercado Kim808-587-7200senkim@capitol.hawaii.gov
SenatorChrisLee808-587-8388senlee@capitol.hawaii.gov
SenatorMaileShimabukuro808-586-7793senshimabukuro@capitol.hawaii.gov
SenatorGlennWakai808-586-8585senwakai@capitol.hawaii.gov
SenatorKurtFavella808-586-6360senfevella@capitol.hawaii.gov
If you need talking points: click here.
You can also get more resources from SMART APPROACHES TO MARIJUANA.
Mahalo for your time and consideration!
Eva Andrade
President/CEO
Hawaii Family Forum
February 23, 2024: SAM Smart Approaches to Marijuana
Smart Approaches to Marijuana (SAM) is an alliance of organizations and individuals dedicated to a health-first approach to marijuana policy. (Shared by TOWHAWAII).
February 21, 2024: Senate & House Directory
Provided is a directory of the names of the Hawaii Senate & House of Representatives
February 18, 2024: Calling Script
Script for Calling Legislators
(Introduction)
Aloha my name is________________.
I am calling as a caring voting member in your district. I do respect and honor Senator/Representative ________________ for working hard to serve our community.
SB 3335 for the legalization of recreational marijuana bill passing through legislation greatly concerns me.
What is Representative or Senator __________________’s stance?
(If they say they are for the bill)
I am against the commercialization of THC because this drug will be marketed like tobacco and alcohol. Youth usage has proved to go up in legalized states as well as increases treatment for addiction, drugged driving, and crime. In Colorado there are more marijuana stores than McDonald’s and Starbucks combined.
(Closing)
Please vote no or (Thank you for voting no) on this harmful bill to keiki and families in our state. If you are for this bill, please consider the great societal risks and change your vote.
February 16, 2024: Testimony Clip
Video by: City & County Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney
February 13, 2024: Senate Committee Hearing
Legalization of recreational marijuana for adults took its first step toward approval at the state Legislature on Tuesday.
That’s after lawmakers heard from both sides at a spirited hearing.
There was only one “no” vote, from state Sen. Brandon Elefante, though several senators expressed reservations as SB 3335 was approved by the Health and Judiciary Committees.
The concept is also supported by the governor.
per Hawaii News Now
February 11, 2024: Ways to Respond to SB3335
Ways to respond: write, call, in person
WRITE: Send in written testimony 24 hours before February 13 9am here:
How to register, and submit a testimony: https://youtu.be/m9qXDYDu4dc?si=Dqju7L0JXK7BIjLh
To submit your testimony, CLICK HERE
CALL: Contact the following senators who are on the joint committees:
Senate Health and Human Services Committee:
Joy San Buenaventura (chair)
Henry Aquino (vice chair)
Jarrett Keohokalole
Maile Shimabukuro
Brenton Awa
Senate committee on judiciary:
Karl Rhoads(chair)
Mike Gabbard (vice chair)
Brandon Elefante
Joy San Buenaventura
Brenton Awa
Talking points to assist you: CLICK HERE
IN PERSON: Attend the hearing Tuesday, February 13 9am at conference room 016 to show your opposition. Photo ID is required for entrance into the capitol. Testimony is optional.
If you want to give an oral testimony, you will need to click the option to give an in-person testimony when submitting your written testimony.