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HI SCR45
Concurrent Resolution
Status
Engrossed
4/6/2015
Primary Sponsor
Rosalyn Baker
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AI Summary
- Requests the Drug Enforcement Administration initiate rescheduling proceedings to remove marijuana from Schedule I of the federal Controlled Substances Act
- Asserts that marijuana does not meet Schedule I criteria because it has currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States, including Hawaii's medical marijuana program established in 2000
- Directs the Department of Health to file a formal petition with the DEA within thirty days requesting removal of marijuana and its cannabinoids from Schedule I based on accepted medical use
- Transmits certified copies of the resolution to the DEA Administrator, U.S. Attorney General, Secretary of Health and Human Services, Governor, and state health and public safety officials
Legislative Description
Drug Enforcement Administration; Controlled Substances Act; Medical Marijuana
Last Action
Referred to HLT, JUD, referral sheet 48
4/9/2015
Committee Referrals
Health4/9/2015
Judiciary and Labor3/5/2015
Full Bill Text
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