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HI SCR179
Concurrent Resolution
Status
3/8/2019
Primary Sponsor
Jarrett Keohokalole
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AI Summary
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Requests Congress to remove cannabis from the federal Controlled Substances Act and facilitate full spectrum of private banking services for cannabis-related businesses
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Notes that 33 states, four U.S. territories, and Washington D.C. have authorized medical cannabis; 13 states have decriminalized cannabis; and 10 states plus territories have legalized adult-use cannabis
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Cites Hawaii's medical cannabis program with over 24,000 registered patients and notes federal scheduling impairs dispensary operations and exposes businesses to federal seizures and forfeitures
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Highlights that over 1,000 cannabis possession arrests occur annually in Hawaii, including hundreds of juveniles, with disproportionate impact on Native Hawaiians
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Directs transmission of resolution to President, Vice President, congressional leadership, and Hawaii's congressional delegation
Legislative Description
Requesting Congress To Enact Legislation To Remove Cannabis From The Federal Controlled Substances Act And Facilitate Private Banking Services For Cannabis-related Businesses Under Federal Law.
Request Congress to remove cannabis from the Controlled Substances Act of 1970
Last Action
Referred to PSM/JDC, CPH.
3/13/2019