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HI SCR64In Committeeas of 2026-04-09

Requesting The United States Congress To Enact Legislation To Remove Cannabis From The Federal Controlled Substances Act, Provide Support To States That Are Clearing Defendants' Records Of Cannabis Offenses, And Facilitate Access To The Full Spectrum Of Banking Services For Cannabis-related Businesses.

Plain-English summary

What happened: A Hawaii concurrent resolution referred to committee requests that the U.S. Congress remove cannabis from the federal Controlled Substances Act, support states in clearing cannabis offense records, and enable full banking access for cannabis-related businesses.

Why it matters: Federal descheduling and banking access, if achieved, would significantly reduce financial and legal operational constraints for cannabis businesses nationwide.

Affects: retailers and cultivators and labs

LATEST ACTION: Referred to JHA, CPC, referral sheet 28
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