Politician Info
A Karl Rhoads (D - HI) LEGALIZE, TAX, AND REGULATE DECRIMINALIZE MEDICAL USE

Holds office State Senate District 13

Sponsored Legislation

SB 1010 - RELATING TO THE MARIJUANA EVALUATION TASK FORCE.

HB 2707 - Authorizes Nurses to Certify Medical Marijuana Patients

HB 321 - Establishes a Medical Marijuana Dispensary System

Comments

Sen. Karl Rhoads, the chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, said Hawaii residents are becoming more accepting of legalization now because it has happened elsewhere and “the world hasn’t come to an end.” There’s also recognition that the status quo isn’t working, he said, noting that juniors at a high school near his district tell him they can get pot whenever they want.

“It’s like Prohibition,” he said. “We’ve been trying to squish it out, squeeze it out, by making it illegal. And it’s just failed miserably.” (3/2/19)

Votes
2016: Authorizes a Study on the Potential Impact of Drug Legalization, HCR 127
YES
2016: Authorizes Nurses to Certify Medical Marijuana Patients, HB 2707
YES
2015: Establishes a Medical Marijuana Dispensary System, HB 321
YES
Contact Karl Rhoads

Email: senrhoads@capitol.hawaii.gov

Web: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/legislature/memberpage.aspx?member=201&year=2023

Phone: 808-586-6130

Address

Hawaii State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street, Room 228

Honolulu, HI 96813

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