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HI HR86

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/1/2019

Primary Sponsor

Joy San Buenaventura

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

H.R. 86 Summary

  • Requests United States Congress to remove cannabis from the federal Controlled Substances Act and enable full banking services for cannabis-related businesses
  • Cites Hawaii's authorization of medical cannabis under Act 228 (2000) and Act 241 (2015), with over 24,000 registered medical cannabis patients
  • Notes over 1,000 annual arrests for cannabis possession in Hawaii, including hundreds of juveniles and disproportionate arrests of Native Hawaiians
  • Highlights that 33 states and Washington D.C. authorize medical cannabis, while 10 states and D.C. have legalized adult-use cannabis
  • Directs transmission of this resolution to the President, Vice President, Congress leadership, and Hawaii's congressional delegation for inclusion in the Congressional Record

Legislative Description

Requesting The United States Congress To Enact Legislation Removing Cannabis From The Federal Controlled Substances Act And Facilitate The Full Spectrum Of Private Banking Services For Cannabis-related Business.

Congress

Last Action

Resolution adopted in final form.

4/1/2019

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/14/2019

Full Bill Text

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