STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1925

Honolulu, Hawaii

, 2019

RE: H.R. No. 86

Honorable Scott K. Saiki

Speaker, House of Representatives

Thirtieth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2019

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Judiciary, to which was referred H.R. No. 86 entitled:

"HOUSE RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO ENACT LEGISLATION REMOVING CANNABIS FROM THE FEDERAL CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT AND FACILITATE THE FULL SPECTRUM OF PRIVATE BANKING SERVICES FOR CANNABIS-RELATED BUSINESS,"

begs leave to report as follows:

The purpose of this measure is to request the United States Congress to enact legislation removing cannabis from the Federal Controlled Substances Act and facilitate the full spectrum of private banking services for cannabis-related business.

Four individuals offered testimony in support. One individual testified in opposition. The Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs offered comments.

As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Judiciary that is attached to this report, your Committee concurs with the intent and purpose of H.R. No. 86 and recommends its adoption.

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Judiciary,

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CHRIS LEE, Chair