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This concurrent resolution requests the United States Congress to take three key actions regarding cannabis policy. First, the resolution asks Congress to remove cannabis from the federal Controlled Substances Act, which currently classifies cannabis as a Schedule I substance, making it illegal at the federal level despite 38 states and four territories having authorized medical cannabis use and 24 states allowing adult non-medical use. Second, the resolution seeks support for states working to clear cannabis-related offenses from defendants' records, noting that such records can significantly impact individuals' ability to obtain housing and employment. Third, the resolution requests legislation to facilitate full banking services for cannabis-related businesses, which are currently hampered by federal restrictions. The resolution highlights Hawaii's own cannabis policy evolution, including laws decriminalizing cannabis possession, and points out the inconsistency of cannabis being federally restricted while substances like alcohol and tobacco remain unregulated. The resolution also requests that Hawaii's congressional delegation transmit the full text to appropriate federal officials and legislative leaders, emphasizing the state's desire for federal cannabis policy reform.

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https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=85&year=2025