Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Concurrent Resolution
HCR 138: REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS 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.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HCR 138 is a concurrent resolution introduced in the Hawaii House on March 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS 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. Primary sponsor: Terez Amato (Democratic), Kim Coco Iwamoto (Democratic), Kirstin Kahaloa (Democratic), Matthias Kusch (Democratic), Amy Perruso (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (March 18, 2026): Referred to JHA, CPC, referral sheet 19.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terez Amato | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| Kim Coco Iwamoto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Kirstin Kahaloa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Matthias Kusch | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Amy Perruso | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Della Belatti | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to JHA, CPC, referral sheet 19
- Offered