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HI HCR65

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Engrossed

4/5/2018

Primary Sponsor

Joy San Buenaventura

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Origin

House of Representatives

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requests the Departments of Health and Public Safety to evaluate reclassifying cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III under Hawaii state law.

  • Cites that cannabis does not meet Schedule I criteria because it is accepted for medical use in Hawaii and at least 28 other states, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the District of Columbia.

  • Notes that Schedule I classification impedes medical and scientific research on cannabis.

  • Requires the departments to report findings to the Legislature no later than December 31, 2018.

  • Directs transmission of certified copies to the Director of Health and Director of Public Safety.

Legislative Description

Requesting The Departments Of Health And Public Safety To Evaluate The Appropriateness Of Rescheduling Cannabis At The State Level From Schedule I To Schedule Iii.

Department of Public Safety

Last Action

Referred to CPH/PSM, JDC.

4/10/2018

Committee Referrals

Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health4/10/2018
Judiciary3/28/2018
Health & Human Services3/13/2018

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