Hawaii Senate Bill 686 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-1)
Status: Introduced on January 18 2013 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2013-01-22 - Referred to HTH/PSM, WAM.
Pending: Senate Health Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]

Increases the amount of marijuana that constitutes an adequate supply by allowing a qualifying patient to possess 10 marijuana plants and 5 ounces of marijuana at any given time. Keeps confidential the site where marijuana is grown. Prohibits the DOH from requiring that a certifying physician be the patient's primary care physician. Prohibits certifying physicians from naming or describing a patient's particular debilitating condition. Increases the permissible ratio of patients to caregivers by allowing a caregiver to be responsible for the care of up to 5 patients at any given time. Allows transfer to another qualified patient and transport of medical marijuana without prosecution. Allows for recognition of visiting qualifying patients. Transfers departmental jurisdiction of the medical marijuana laws from PSD to DOH and requires PSD to assist with the transfer. Effective 07/01/2013.

Medical Marijuana

Sen. William Espero [D]

Sen. Rosalyn Baker [D]

Sen. Sam Slom [R]

Date	Chamber	Action
2013-01-22	Senate	Referred to HTH/PSM, WAM.
2013-01-22	Senate	Passed First Reading.
2013-01-18	Senate	Introduced.

Type	Source
Summary	http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=686&year=2013
Text	http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2013/Bills/SB686_.HTM