SB 2659 – establishes an industrial hemp pilot program through the Department of Agriculture which allows the cultivation of industrial hemp and distribution of hemp seed in Hawai‘i for purposes of agricultural or academic research. Comments by Governor David Ige, Representative Cynthia Thielen and Senator Mike Gabbard.
Left to right: Senator Sam Slom, Representatives Della Au Belatti, Cynthia Thielen, Senators Mike Gabbard and Will Espero – seated Governor David Ige.
House Minority Caucus 