This Senate Concurrent Resolution asks the Governor to request a federal exemption from the Drug Enforcement Administration for Hawaii's registered medical cannabis patients and to seek registration waivers for state-licensed dispensaries. The bill aims to resolve the conflict between Hawaii's state medical cannabis program and federal law, which currently classifies cannabis as an illegal Schedule I substance. By pursuing these exemptions and waivers, the resolution seeks to protect patients from federal prosecution and allow dispensaries to operate with full banking and tax compliance. It also directs the Department of Health to report progress to the Legislature and sends copies of the resolution to federal officials and state agencies.
This Senate Resolution asks the U.S. Congress to remove cannabis from the federal Controlled Substances Act, which would eliminate the risk of federal enforcement actions against states and businesses that have legalized cannabis. It also requests federal support for states that are clearing criminal records of past cannabis offenses to help affected individuals access housing and employment. Additionally, the bill seeks to enable cannabis-related businesses to access full banking services, including deposit insurance, which are currently restricted under federal law. The resolution is directed at Hawaii's congressional delegation to advocate for these changes in Washington.
This Senate Concurrent Resolution asks the U.S. Congress to remove cannabis from the federal Controlled Substances Act, support states that are expunging cannabis-related criminal records, and allow cannabis businesses to access full banking services. The bill directly affects cannabis dispensaries, businesses, and individuals with past cannabis convictions in Hawaii and other states. It seeks to align federal law with state-level legalization efforts by requesting federal action rather than creating new state laws. The resolution does not change any state laws but instead asks federal lawmakers to update national policies regarding cannabis classification and financial services.
This bill asks the U.S. Congress to remove cannabis from the federal Controlled Substances Act, help states clear criminal records for past cannabis offenses, and allow cannabis businesses to access full banking services. It directly affects cannabis dispensaries, related businesses, and individuals with prior cannabis-related arrests in Hawaii and other states. The resolution requests federal policy changes to align with state laws where cannabis is legal, addressing issues like federal seizure risks and employment barriers caused by criminal records. It does not change state laws but seeks federal action to support existing state-level cannabis regulations.
This House resolution from Hawaii asks the U.S. Congress to remove cannabis from the federal Controlled Substances Act, which currently classifies it as an illegal drug nationwide. The bill also requests federal support for states that are expunging or sealing criminal records for past cannabis offenses and seeks to allow cannabis-related businesses to access full banking services, including deposit insurance. While the resolution does not directly change federal law, it formally urges federal lawmakers to consider these policy changes to align federal rules with state legalization efforts in many parts of the country.
Amends the offense of promoting a controlled substance in, on, or near schools, school vehicles, public parks, or public housing projects or complexes to include homeless facilities. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
By 1/1/2028, requires the Department of Human Services, upon obtaining a federal waiver, to establish a pre-release Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) application process for inmates nearing release. Allows all individuals convicted of an offense involving the possession, use, or distribution of a controlled substance to apply for SNAP benefits, regardless of treatment status. (CD1)
Amends the offense of promoting a controlled substance in, on, or near schools, school vehicles, public parks, or public housing projects or complexes to include homeless facilities. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
SB 2418 would repeal the existing prohibition on drug paraphernalia under the state's Uniform Controlled Substances Act. This change would remove the ban on items like pipes, bongs, or other equipment typically used for drug consumption from the law. The bill directly affects individuals who might otherwise face legal consequences for possessing such items under current law. The key mechanism is the direct removal of this specific prohibition from the legal code.
Establishes a class C felony penalty for the unlawful possession, control, or transfer of a firearm or ammunition in violation of a valid judicial protective order or restraining order.
