Don't let that be the end of the road — if you live in Hawaii, contact your state senator today!

On February 7, the Senate Judiciary Committee voted unanimously to approve SB 686, which would allow adults 21 and older to possess, cultivate, and consume marijuana. If passed, retail sales would begin in February 2021 at the earliest.

But, without your help, that could be all the progress the bill makes this year.

Let your senator know you want them to pass legislation to end marijuana prohibition in 2019!

Momentum is stronger than ever, as this is the first time legalization legislation has been approved by a committee in Hawaii. The bill will now go to the Senate Commerce, Consumer Protection, Health, and Ways and Means Committees. It is time to urge your senator to help get this bill another hearing in these committees! Then, we need their votes to keep it moving and send it to the House.

Ending prohibition in 2019 would reduce the number of marijuana-related arrests, displace the illicit marijuana market, and generate hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue.

Contact your lawmakers today. With your help, Hawaii can take a more thoughtful approach to marijuana.

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If you live in Hawaii, contact your lawmakers today and ask them to support SB686!

Tomorrow, a bill to legalize, tax, and regulate marijuana for adults 21 and older will be heard by the Senate Judiciary Committee.

What: SB686 Hearing
When: Thursday, January 31, 9:00 a.m.-11:25 a.m.
Where: Lumi ' Council 016 / Conference Room 016, State Capitol, 415 South Beretania Street, Honolulu, HI 96813

Voice your support by providing oral or written testimony! Those wishing to provide oral testimony will be limited to two minutes. If you testify, please be polite and respectful, dress in business or business casual attire, and avoid repeating points that have already been made. You can always briefly note you agree with previous supportive testimony, and ask the committee to approve SB686.

You can also provide written testimony here.

After the hearing, be sure to ask your lawmakers to support replacing marijuana prohibition with thoughtful regulation. Ending prohibition would reduce the number of marijuana-related arrests, displace the illicit marijuana market, and generate hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue.

It's past time adults be allowed to use a substance that is safer than alcohol. With your help, Hawaii can take a more thoughtful approach to marijuana.

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