The recreational cannabis bill will not pass in the current legislative session because of opposition by state House leadership. The divisive bill was passed overwhelmingly by the Senate but stalled in House committees.

Polls show that the public supports cannabis legalization by as much as 86%. Cannabis legalization has been shown to be a moneymaker for state governments as well as having many health benefits.

It has not been shown to cause any serious problems in the 21 states that have legalized recreational cannabis use.

House leadership should allow the recreational cannabis bill to be discussed and voted on by the full House so that voters will know what their representatives’ positions are on this matter.

Stuart Shimazu

Kapahulu

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