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Hawaii Senate Bill SCR51

Hawaii 2022 Regular Session

Hawaii Senate Bill SCR51

Introduced
3/10/22  

Caption

Urging The Hawaii Congressional Delegation And State Officials To Support The Marijuana In Federally Assisted Housing Parity Act Of 2021 And Requesting Assistance From The Drug Enforcement Administration To Resolve The Conflict Between The Federal Regulation Of Marijuana And State-authorized Use Of Cannabis In Hawaii.

Impact

If enacted, SCR51 would empower Hawaii's congressional representatives to advocate for the passage of H.R. No. 3212, which would allow the use of cannabis in federally assisted housing facilities in accordance with state laws. The resolution emphasizes the importance of resolving the conflicting regulations that currently hinder patients' rights to use cannabis legally in Hawaii while living in federally subsidized housing. By calling upon local and federal officials to take action, SCR51 aims to mitigate the adverse effects faced by medical cannabis patients due to bureaucratic obstacles.

Summary

SCR51 is a Senate Concurrent Resolution urging Hawaii's congressional delegation and state officials to support the Marijuana in Federally Assisted Housing Parity Act of 2021. The resolution highlights the ongoing conflict between state laws governing the use of cannabis for medical purposes and federal regulations, which can lead to detrimental consequences for registered medical cannabis patients in Hawaii, including evictions from federally subsidized housing. SCR51 seeks to address these issues by requesting that authorities, particularly the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), assist in aligning federal regulations with state-sanctioned cannabis use.

Contention

The resolution reflects a strong legislative consensus on the need to resolve the disparities between federal and state cannabis laws. While some lawmakers see this as a necessary step in protecting the rights and wellbeing of medical cannabis patients, concerns may arise regarding the potential implications for housing policy and drug enforcement at the federal level. Advocates argue for the importance of addressing these issues to prevent unlawful evictions, while critics may worry about the broader ramifications of relaxing federal restrictions on cannabis use in federally funded programs.

Companion Bills

HI SR46

Same As Urging The Hawaii Congressional Delegation And State Officials To Support The Marijuana In Federally Assisted Housing Parity Act Of 2021 And Requesting Assistance From The Drug Enforcement Administration To Resolve The Conflict Between The Federal Regulation Of Marijuana And State-authorized Use Of Cannabis In Hawaii.

Previously Filed As

HI HCR130

Urging The United States Department Of The Interior To Work With The Office Of The Governor, Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands, United States Congressional Delegations From Hawaii, And Sovereign Council Of Hawaiian Homestead Associations To Make A Determination In Support Of Act 80, Session Laws Of Hawaii 2017.

HI HR111

Urging The United States Department Of The Interior To Work With The Office Of The Governor, Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands, United States Congressional Delegations From Hawaii, And Sovereign Council Of Hawaiian Homestead Associations To Make A Determination In Support Of Act 80, Session Laws Of Hawaii 2017.

HI SR6

Urging The President Of The United States And Members Of Hawaii's Congressional Delegation To Support An Immediate And Permanent Ceasefire In Gaza.

HI SCR14

Urging The Members Of Hawaii's Congressional Delegation To Monitor The Alliance For Hippocratic Medicine V. U.s. Food And Drug Administration And Take Action To Limit The Case From Further Restricting Access To Safe Abortion Options.

HI SCR13

Urging The Members Of Hawaii's Congressional Delegation And The Biden Administration To Call For An Immediate, Permanent Bilateral Ceasefire In Gaza And The Return Of All Hostages, And To Continue Negotiations For Lasting Peace In The Region.

HI HCR6

Urging The Members Of Hawaii's Congressional Delegation To Monitor The Alliance For Hippocratic Medicine V. U.s. Food And Drug Administration And Take Action To Limit The Case From Further Restricting Access To Safe Abortion Options.

HI SCR68

Requesting Businesses In Hawaii To Use Hawaiian Language And Requesting The Department Of Education To Develop And Implement Education Programs To Teach Employees Hawaiian And Hire Permanent Hawaiian Language Teachers.

HI SCR80

Urging The Members Of Hawaii's Congressional Delegation To Introduce Legislation To Expand The National Flood Insurance Program To Include Lava And Earthquake Insurance.

HI SCR131

Requesting Hawaii's Congressional Delegation To Urge Congress To Fund Construction Of A Laboratory Certified By The Environmental Protection Agency To Provide Information To The Public On Environmental Toxins In The State.

HI SCR199

Urging The Federal, State, And County Governments To Collaborate With Community Leaders And Stakeholders To Support Neighborhood Security Watch Programs In Hawaii.

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AZ HB2828

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