Hawaii lawmakers filed resolutions today urging the U.S. Congress to remove marijuana from the federal Controlled Substances Act, support states working to clear records for marijuana offenses, and allow marijuana-related businesses access to the full range of banking services.
The proposal was introduced in two forms: Senate Resolution 58 and Senate Concurrent Resolution 64. SR 58 was filed by State Senator Joy San Buenaventura (D) and State Senator Angus McKelvey (D), while SCR 64 was introduced by San Buenaventura (D).
Neither measure would directly change Hawaii law. Instead, they call on Congress to take action in three areas supporters say continue to create problems for states that have adopted marijuana reforms: federal prohibition, expungement support, and banking access for marijuana-related businesses.
Specifically, the proposal states:
BE IT RESOLVED by the Senate of the Thirty-third Legislature of the State of Hawaii, Regular Session of 2026, that the United States Congress is requested to enact legislation to:
(1) Remove cannabis from the federal Controlled Substances Act;
(2) Provide support to states that are in the process of clearing defendants’ records of cannabis offenses; and
(3) Facilitate access to the full spectrum of banking services for cannabis-related businesses
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