HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE TWENTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2006
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COMMITTEE ON HEALTH |
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Rep. Dennis A. Arakaki, Chair |
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Rep. Josh Green, M.D., Vice Chair |
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Rep. Rida T.R. Cabanilla |
Rep. Alex M. Sonson |
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Rep. Heléne H. Hale |
Rep. Chris Halford |
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Rep. Scott Y. Nishimoto |
NOTICE OF HEARING
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DATE: |
Wednesday, April 19, 2006 |
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TIME: |
3:15 p.m. |
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PLACE: |
Conference Room 229 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
AMENDED AGENDA
SCR 15 SD1, SCR 70, and SCR 72 SD1 have been deleted from the Agenda
SCR 70 & SCR 72 SD1 will be heard on Friday, April 21, 2006
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SCR 1 (SSCR2929) |
RECOGNIZING JANUARY AS CERVICAL CANCER MONTH IN HAWAI`I. |
HLT |
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SCR 15 SD1 (HSCR1805-06) |
SUPPORTING THE GOAL OF ELIMINATING SUFFERING AND DEATH FROM CANCER BY THE YEAR 2015. |
HLT |
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SCR 70 (SSCR3249) Proposed HD1 will be available for review in Room 436 on Wednesday, 04-19-06 |
REQUESTING THE DIRECTOR OF HEALTH TO DEVELOP A TRAUMA SYSTEM PLAN FOR HAWAII REQUESTING A STUDY TO PROVIDE A MEANS FOR CHILDHOOD SCREENING REQUIRED FOR ENTRY INTO SCHOOL FROM BIRTH TO EIGHT YEARS OF AGE AND ESTABLISHES A CHILDHOOD SCREENING TASKFORCE |
HLT |
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SCR 71 SD1 (SSCR3280) |
REQUESTING A STUDY ON THE ISSUES HOSPITALS FACE WITH REGARD TO WAIT LISTED PATIENTS IN HAWAII IN NEED OF LONG TERM MEDICAL CARE. |
HLT, FIN |
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SCR 72 SD1 (SSCR3248) Proposed HD1 will be available for review in Room 436 on Wednesday, 04-19-06 |
URGING HAWAII'S COUNTY, STATE, AND FEDERAL LEVEL GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS TO PLAY AN ACTIVE ROLE IN CREATING "HEART HEALTHY COMMUNITIES". REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONDUCT BACTERIA LEVEL TESTING OF THE SAND AT ALL BEACHES WHERE CONTAMINATED WATER SIGNS HAVE BEEN POSTED DUE TO CONTAMINATION CAUSED BY A SEWAGE SPILL. |
HLT |
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SCR 116 (SSCR3281) |
SUPPORTING THE UNITED STATES FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION'S NATIONAL CAMPAIGN TO RAISE AWARENESS AND INFORM WOMEN ABOUT MENOPAUSAL HORMONE THERAPY AND DESIGNATING SEPTEMBER AS MENOPAUSE AWARENESS MONTH IN HAWAII. |
HLT |
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SCR 117 SD1 (SSCR3574) |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO EVALUATE AND RECOMMEND POSSIBLE PROCEDURAL, STATUTORY, AND PUBLIC POLICY CHANGES TO MINIMIZE THE CENSUS AT HAWAII STATE HOSPITAL AND TO PROMOTE COMMUNITY-BASED HEALTH SERVICES FOR FORENSIC PATIENTS. |
HLT, FIN |
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SCR 118 SD1 (SSCR3429) |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO RESEARCH AVENUES OF APPROPRIATE FINANCING FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FOR FEDERALLY QUALIFIED HEALTH CENTERS, INCLUDING USE OF REVOLVING LOAN FUNDS. |
HLT |
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SCR 119 SD1 (SSCR3209) |
REQUESTING THE STATE OF HAWAII TO CONSIDER THE MERITS OF RECOGNIZING HYPNOTHERAPY AS A LEGITIMATE PROFESSION AND HYPNOTHERAPISTS AS PROVIDERS OF HUMAN SERVICES SEPARATE AND INDEPENDENT FROM OTHER MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONS. |
HLT, CPC |
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SCR 129 (SSCR3206) |
REQUESTING THE COOPERATION FROM THE LEGISLATURE AND THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO FACILITATE THE DEVELOPMENT OF A REGIONAL HEALTH INFORMATION ORGANIZATION IN HAWAII. |
HLT |
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SCR 140 SD1 (SSCR3570) |
REQUESTING LEAHI HOSPITAL TO DEVELOP A MASTER PLAN AND FINANCIAL FEASIBILITY REPORT FOR ITS EXISTING CAMPUS THAT WILL TAKE ADVANTAGE OF ITS UNIQUE LOCATION AND RELATIONSHIPS IN EAST HONOLULU. |
HLT |
DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW
PERSONS WISHING TO TESTIFY ARE REQUESTED TO SUBMIT 25 COPIES OF THEIR TESTIMONY AT LEAST 24 HOURS PRIOR TO THE HEARING TO: (1) THE COMMITTEE'S VICE CHAIR IN ROOM 327, 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 WITH TWO HOLES PUNCHED AT THE TOP FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL THE COMMITTEE CLERK AT 586-6050.
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. Dennis A. Arakaki Chair |
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