On Friday, February 26, Senate lawmakers passed Senate Bill 2450, an act to reclassify the possession of minor amounts of marijuana from a misdemeanor to a civil offense.
This measure would reduce penalties for the adult possession of up to one ounce of marijuana from a criminal misdemeanor punishable by up to 30 days in jail and a $1,000 fine to a civil offense punishable by a $300 fine for first-time offenders.
The bill passed unopposed in the Senate. You can read NORML’s written testimony in support of this measure here. The measure now awaits action from the House.
Otherwise law-abiding citizens who smoke marijuana responsibly are not part of the crime problem, and we must stop treating them like criminals. Please take a moment today to contact your House member and urge him or her to support SB 2450. For your convenience, a pre-written letter will be e-mailed to your state representative when you enter your contact information below.
Thank you for supporting NORML’s marijuana law reform efforts in Hawaii.
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BREAKING NEWS: Senate Passes Marijuana Decriminalization Measure Unopposed
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legalize it ! stop the insanity….I vote , get it…
thank you for voting “YES” on SB 2450!!!
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