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HI HR42

Resolution

Status

Introduced

3/10/2015

Primary Sponsor

Richard Creagan

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Request that the Drug Enforcement Administration initiate rescheduling proceedings to remove marijuana from Schedule I of the federal Controlled Substances Act.

  • Assert that marijuana does not meet Schedule I criteria because it currently has accepted medical use in treatment in the United States, including Hawaii's medical marijuana program established in 2000.

  • Direct the Department of Health to file a formal petition with the DEA within 30 days of adoption requesting removal of marijuana and its cannabinoids from Schedule I.

  • Transmit certified copies of the resolution to the DEA Administrator, U.S. Attorney General, Secretary of Health and Human Services, Hawaii Governor, and state health and law enforcement directors.

Legislative Description

Drug Enforcement Administration; Controlled Substances Act; Medical Marijuana

Last Action

The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.

3/27/2015

Committee Referrals

Health3/16/2015

Full Bill Text

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