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HI HR27

Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/21/2019

Primary Sponsor

Mark Nakashima

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requests the University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources to study developing hemp varieties with increased cannabidiol (CBD) levels while keeping tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) content below 0.3 percent to comply with the 2018 federal Farm Act

  • Establishes that cannabidiol is a non-psychoactive cannabinoid recognized by the FDA for treating epilepsy forms including Dravet syndrome and Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, as well as anxiety, depression, multiple sclerosis, arthritis, inflammation, and chronic pain

  • Requires certified copies of the resolution to be transmitted to the Chairperson of the Board of Agriculture, the President of the University of Hawaii, and the Chairperson of the College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources

Legislative Description

Requesting A Study By The University Of Hawaii College Of Tropical Agriculture And Human Resources On The Development Of More Potent Cannabidiol.

Study

Last Action

Referred to LHE/AGR, FIN, referral sheet 27

3/7/2019

Committee Referrals

Lower and Higher Education3/7/2019

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