Honolulu Star-Advertiser, 04 Apr 2013 – The state House on Wednesday discarded a bill that would have decriminalized the possession of small amounts of marijuana after House leaders concluded they lacked the votes to advance the legislation. The bill would have made the possession of up to 20 grams of marijuana – less than an ounce – a civil penalty that would have drawn a $100 fine.

Honolulu Star-Advertiser, 27 Feb 2013 – The $1,000 Penalty Would Be Firm, but Possession Would Not Require Jail Time State senators are drafting a bill that would decriminalize the possession of up to one ounce of marijuana but would impose a stiff fine on those caught with the drug.

Honolulu Star-Advertiser, 13 Feb 2013 – A Proposal to Legalize Recreational Use of Marijuana Has "No Chance" of Passing Hawaii will not be following Colorado and Washington state on legalizing marijuana – at least not this year. The state House Judiciary Committee tabled a bill Tuesday that would have legalized the possession of up to one ounce of marijuana for personal use for those 21 years old or older. The bill would have also allowed marijuana cultivation and the establishment of retail marijuana stores. A 15 percent excise tax would have been imposed on marijuana sales.