HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE TWENTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2007
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COMMITTEE ON HEALTH |
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Rep. Josh Green, M.D., Chair |
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Rep. John Mizuno, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Della Au Belatti |
Rep. K. Mark Takai |
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Rep. Joe Bertram, III |
Rep. James Kunane Tokioka |
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Rep. Rida T.R. Cabanilla |
Rep. Karen Leinani Awana |
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Rep. Karl Rhoads |
Rep. Gene Ward, Ph.D. |
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Rep. Maile S. L. Shimabukuro |
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COMMITTEE ON HUMAN SERVICES & HOUSING |
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Rep. Maile S. L. Shimabukuro, Chair |
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Rep. Karl Rhoads, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Della Au Belatti |
Rep. K. Mark Takai |
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Rep. Joe Bertram, III |
Rep. James Kunane Tokioka |
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Rep. Rida T.R. Cabanilla |
Rep. Karen Leinani Awana |
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Rep. Josh Green, M.D. |
Rep. Gene Ward, Ph.D. |
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Rep. John Mizuno |
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NOTICE OF HEARING
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DATE: |
Friday, March 23, 2007 |
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TIME: |
9:00 a.m. |
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PLACE: |
Conference Room 329 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A
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HCR 72 HR 49 |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO DEVELOP AND ADOPT POLICIES THAT ENSURE NOTIFICATION BY ALL HEALTH CARE FACILITIES AND HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS TO THE GOVERNOR-DESIGNATED PROTECTION AND ADVOCACY ENTITY OR AGENCY PRIOR TO TRANSFERRING ANY INDIVIDUAL OUT-OF-STATE TO A TREATMENT, REHABILITATION, OR LONG-TERM CARE FACILITY.
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HLT/HSH |
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HCR 90 HR 68 |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO EVALUATE THE VISITING HOURS PRACTICES OF HAWAII'S ADULT RESIDENTIAL CARE HOMES.
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HLT/HSH |
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HCR 119 HR 94 |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO INVESTIGATE AND COORDINATE THE PROVISION OF MEDICAL AND SOCIAL SERVICES TO MIGRANTS FROM FREELY ASSOCIATED STATES.
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HLT/HSH, FIN |
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HCR 147 HR 116 |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO MAKE HUMAN PAPILLOMAVIRUS IMMUNIZATION AVAILABLE TO INDIGENT PATIENTS AND THROUGH THE TEEN VAX PROGRAM, AND URGING INSURERS TO OFFER HUMAN PAPILLOMAVIRUS IMMUNIZATION TO FEMALE POLICYHOLDERS ELEVEN TO TWENTY-SIX YEARS OF AGE.
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HLT/HSH, FIN |
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HCR 173 HR 136 |
URGING CONGRESS TO ENACT THE UNITED STATES NATIONAL HEALTH INSURANCE ACT.
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HLT/HSH, FIN |
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HCR 202 HR 160 |
REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR TO FUND BREAST CANCER AND CERVICAL CANCER SCREENING FOR LOW-INCOME WOMEN IN HAWAII.
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HLT/HSH, FIN |
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HCR 294 HR 235 |
REQUESTING AN AUDIT OF THE HAWAII STATE QUEST PROGRAM TO EVALUATE ITS CURRENT PERFORMANCE IN STABILIZING HEALTH CARE COSTS AND EXPANDING ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE SERVICES IN HAWAII.
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HLT/HSH, LMG, FIN |
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HCR 10 |
REQUESTING THE MAYOR AND THE COUNCIL OF MAUI COUNTY TO IMPLEMENT VARIOUS MEASURES REGARDING MEDICAL MARIJUANA IN THE COUNTY OF MAUI.
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HLT, JUD |
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HCR 14
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO STUDY THE EDUCATIONAL IMPLICATIONS OF THE SPECIAL NEEDS OF PRESCHOOL AGE CHILDREN WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.
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HLT, EDN |
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HCR 284 HR 224 |
REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO STUDY THE SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL IMPACT OF MANDATORY HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR USE OF THE LG1 INTELLIGENT MEDICAL VIGILANCE SYSTEM.
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HLT, CPC, LMG |
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HCR 64 HR 44 |
URGING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO DEVELOP A PHYSICAL THERAPY AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY DEGREE PROGRAM WITHIN THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII SYSTEM.
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HLT, HED |
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HCR 257 |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS TO DEVELOP A LONG-RANGE, COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR THE FUTURE OF KALAUPAPA.
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HLT, WLH |
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HCR 262 HR 209 |
REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR AND THE ADJUTANT GENERAL TO TAKE A VARIETY OF ACTIONS WITH RESPECT TO THE EXPOSURE OF MEMBERS OF THE HAWAII NATIONAL GUARD AND VETERANS TO DEPLETED URANIUM.
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HLT, PSM |
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HCR 281 |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND THE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION TO SUBMIT PROPOSED LEGISLATION TO ASSIST THE DEVELOPMENT AND TESTING OF A RAPID ELECTROCHEMICAL DETECTION PRODUCT WITH TAX INCENTIVES TO PRIVATE COMPANIES FOR RELATED WORK.
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HLT, FIN |
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HCR 282 HR 222 |
URGING THE HAWAII CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO SEEK AMENDMENTS TO THE MEDICARE PAYMENT SYSTEM TO INCREASE REIMBURSEMENTS TO HAWAII'S HOSPITALS.
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HLT, FIN |
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HCR 311 |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO DETERMINE THE FEASIBILITY OF REDUCING OR ELIMINATING THE USE OF TRANS FAT IN FOOD PREPARATION AND FOOD SERVICE BY HAWAII'S RESTAURANT INDUSTRY.
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HLT, EDB |
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HCR 326 HR 263 |
CONVENING A JOINT TASK FORCE TO REVIEW AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS CONCERNING THE STRUCTURE AND OPERATIONS OF THE HAWAII HEALTH SYSTEMS CORPORATION.
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HLT, LMG |
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HR 9 |
REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO EXAMINE THE PROCEDURES, IF ANY, THAT OTHER STATES AND JURISDICTIONS UTILIZE TO REVIEW THE DEVELOPMENT OF PROPOSED NEW MAJOR HEALTH CARE FACILITIES.
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HLT, LMG |
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HCR 188 HR 146 |
REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO STUDY OTHER STATES' ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES AND COMPARE THEM TO HAWAII'S ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
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HSH, LMG |
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HCR 189 HR 147 |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES AND THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL OUTREACH SERVICES TO HOMELESS CHILDREN IN HAWAII.
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HSH, FIN |
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DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW
PERSONS WISHING TO TESTIFY ARE REQUESTED TO SUBMIT 30 COPIES OF THEIR TESTIMONY AT LEAST 24 HOURS PRIOR TO THE HEARING TO: (1) THE HLT COMMITTEE'S VICE CHAIR IN ROOM 436, 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 HLT 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. PROMPT REQUESTS SUBMITTED HELP TO ENSURE THE AVAILABILITY OF QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS AND APPROPRIATE ACCOMMODATIONS.
SELECTED HEARINGS ARE BROADCAST LIVE. CHECK THE CURRENT LEGISLATIVE BROADCAST SCHEDULE ON THE "CAPITOL TV" WEB SITE AT WWW.CAPITOLTV.ORG OR CALL 550-8074 FOR A LISTING.
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________________________________________ Rep. Maile Shimabukuro Chair |
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________________________________________ Rep. Joshua B. Green, M.D. Chair |
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