Hawaii

Hawaii Committee Passes Bill to Legalize Limited Raw Milk Sales; Foundation to Nullify Federal Prohibition Scheme

Under the proposed law, milk producers could legally sell raw milk and raw milk products directly to consumers subject to rules adopted by an oversight board. Sales would be limited to farms or facilities with no more than 10 milk-bearing cows, The law would also implement labeling standards for raw milk.

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Hawaii Senate Committees Pass Two Bills to Legalize Marijuana Despite Federal Prohibition

SB669 and SB375 now move to the House Ways and Means Committee where they must get a hearing and pass by a majority vote before moving forward in the legislative process.

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Hawaii House Committee Passes Bill to Reform State Asset Forfeiture Process, Opt State Out of Federal Program

The legislation would restrict asset forfeiture to felony cases and would require a criminal conviction before prosecutors could proceed with the process in most cases.

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A Trio of Bills in Hawaii Would Legalize Marijuana Despite Federal Cannabis Prohibition

A trio of bills filed in the Hawaii legislature would legalize marijuana for adult use despite ongoing federal cannabis prohibition.

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Hawaii Bill Would Legalize Limited Raw Milk Sales; Foundation to Nullify Federal Prohibition Scheme

Under the proposed law, milk producers could legally sell raw milk and raw milk products directly to consumers subject to rules adopted by an oversight board. Sales would be limited to farms or facilities with no more than 10 milk-bearing cows, The law would also implement labeling standards for raw milk.

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Hawaii Bills Would Reform State Asset Forfeiture Process, Opt State Out of Federal Program

The legislation would restrict asset forfeiture to felony cases and would require a criminal conviction before prosecutors could proceed with the process in most cases.

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Was the U.S. Acquisition of Hawaii Unconstitutional?

The United States may have inherent sovereign powers under international law, but as a matter of domestic constitutional law those powers aren't vested in the federal government (as opposed to the sovereign people) unless the Constitution says they are

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Hawaii Senate Passes Bill to End State Support for Some Federal Immigration Enforcement

HONOLULU, Hawaii – (March 6, 2018) – Today, the Hawaii Senate passed a bill to end state cooperation with enforcement of some federal immigration laws. A coalition of three Democrats introduced Senate Bill 2290 (SB2290) in January. The legislation is similar to the TRUST Act passed in California and Connecticut in 2013. The legislation would…

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Hawaii Committees Pass Bill to Prohibit Warrantless Stingray Spying, Hinder Federal Surveillance Program

Under the proposed law, police will be required to get a court order or warrant before deploying a stingray device in most situations.

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Hawaii Bill Would End State Support for Most Federal Immigration Enforcement

HONOLULU, Hawaii – (Feb. 8, 2018) – A Hawaii House and Senate committee have passed bills to withdraw state resources from the enforcement of most federal immigration laws. Passage of this legislation would likely have the effect of nullifying those federal acts in practice. A coalition of five Democratic Party representatives introduced House Bill 1994…

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