HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE TWENTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2004
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COMMITTEE ON CONSUMER PROTECTION AND COMMERCE |
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Rep. Kenneth T. Hiraki, Chair |
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Rep. Robert N. Herkes, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Kirk Caldwell |
Rep. Alex Sonson |
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Rep. Jerry L. Chang |
Rep. Joe Souki |
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Rep. Ken Ito |
Rep. Lynn Finnegan |
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Rep. Ezra R. Kanoho |
Rep. Barbara C. Marumoto |
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Rep. Marilyn B. Lee |
Rep. Bud Stonebraker |
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Rep. Blake K. Oshiro |
Rep. Cynthia Thielen |
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Rep. Marcus R. Oshiro |
NOTICE OF HEARING
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DATE: |
Monday, March 29, 2004 |
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TIME: |
1:30 PM |
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PLACE: |
Conference Room 325 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A
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SB 2589 SD1 (HSCR931-04) |
RELATING TO HEALTH INSURANCE. Expands from 45 days to 60 days the time period within which, a managed care plan, after receiving an enrollee complaint, must send notification to the enrollee of its decision. (SD1) |
HLT, CPC |
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SB 2586 SD2, HD1 (HSCR923-04) |
RELATING TO PROFESSIONAL AND VOCATIONAL LICENSING. Allows the issuance of community service licenses for dentists and dental hygienists to practice in federally qualified health centers, the Native Hawaiian Health System, or an accredited post-secondary dental auxiliary training program. (SB2586 HD1) |
HLT, CPC |
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SB 2950 SD1 (HSCR922-04) |
RELATING TO GENERIC SUBSTITUTION OF PRESCRIPTION DRUG PRODUCTS. Makes USFDA approved, therapeutically equivalent generic drug products substitutable upon approval by the Director of Health. (SD1) |
HLT, CPC |
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SB 2897 SD2, HD1 (HSCR932-04) |
RELATING TO THE DENTAL EXAMINATION. Authorizes acceptance of dental, dental hygienist, and restorative technique examination results from regional or state testing agencies if state constructed exams cannot be administered. Repeals eligibility by graduates of foreign dental schools not accredited by the American Dental Association. (SB2897 HD1) |
HLT, CPC |
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SB 2899 SD2, HD1 (HSCR942-04) |
RELATING TO NURSES. Clarifies licensure, renewal, and reporting requirements. Repeals obsolete provisions. Requires Board of Nursing to report on findings regarding the Commission on Foreign Nursing Schools and English proficiency examinations and their effect on nurse shortage and licensure. (SB2899 HD1) |
HLT, CPC |
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SB 3085 SD2, HD1 (HSCR933-04) |
RELATING TO NURSES. Establishes a joint formulary advisory committee to advise the Board of Nursing on issues relating to the formulary. (SB3085 HD1) |
HLT, CPC |
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SB 2779 SD2 (HSCR880-04) |
RELATING TO TRADITIONAL HAWAIIAN HEALING PRACTICES. Changes "panel" to "Elders' Council" in relation to regulating traditional native Hawaii healing practices. Makes the Elders' Council independent from the State and authorizes any individual regardless of race or ethnic origin to be certified by the Elders' Council as a traditional native Hawaiian healer. (SD2) |
WLH/HLT, CPC |
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SB 2905 (SSCR2543) |
RELATING TO MEDICAL BOARD DISCIPLINARY ACTION. Expands the choices of disciplinary sanctions the Board of Medical Examiners may impose by adding the sanctions of censure and reprimand. |
CPC |
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SB 2908 SD1 (HSCR824-04) |
RELATING TO BUSINESS REGISTRATION. Clarifies ambiguities and corrects errors and inconsistencies in business registration laws. Allows shareholders to act by less than unanimous consent. Authorizes appointment of trustee for dissolved corporations. Clarifies merger provisions. (SD1) |
EDB, CPC |
DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW
PERSONS WISHING TO TESTIFY ARE REQUESTED TO SUBMIT 35 COPIES OF THEIR TESTIMONY AT LEAST 24 HOURS PRIOR TO THE HEARING TO: (1) THE COMMITTEE'S VICE CHAIR IN ROOM 419, STATE CAPITOL, OR (2) THE HOUSE SGT.-AT-ARMS TESTIMONY DROP OFF BOX IN THE TURNAROUND AREA OF THE CAPITOL BASEMENT PARKING LOT. TESTIMONY MAY ALSO BE FAXED IF LESS THAN 5 PAGES IN LENGTH TO THE HOUSE SGT.-AT-ARMS OFFICE AT: 586-6501 (OAHU) OR 1-800-535-3859 (NEIGHBOR ISLANDS). WHEN FAXING, PLEASE INDICATE TO WHOM THE TESTIMONY IS BEING SUBMITTED, THE DATE AND TIME OF THE HEARING, AND THE REQUIRED NO. OF COPIES THAT IS NEEDED FOR SUBMITTAL. IT IS ALSO REQUESTED THAT THE COPIES BE ON ONE SIDE OF AN 8-1/2" X 11" SHEET.
ORAL TESTIMONY SHALL BE LIMITED TO THREE MINUTES. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL THE COMMITTEE CLERK AT 586-6180.
IF YOU REQUIRE SPECIAL ASSISTANCE OR AUXILIARY AIDS AND/OR SERVICES TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PUBLIC HEARING PROCESS OF THE STATE HOUSE (I.E., SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER, WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBILITY, OR PARKING DESIGNATED FOR THE DISABLED), PLEASE CONTACT THE COMMITTEE CLERK AT LEAST 24 HOURS PRIOR TO THE HEARING SO ARRANGEMENTS CAN BE MADE.
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________________________________________ Rep. Kenneth T. Hiraki Chair |