HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
                 THE TWENTIETH LEGISLATURE
                  REGULAR SESSION OF 1999

                    COMMITTEE ON HEALTH
             Rep. Alexander C. Santiago, Chair
             Rep. Brian Y. Yamane, Vice Chair

  Rep. Dennis A. Arakaki        Rep. David D. Stegmaier
  Rep. Michael P. Kahikina      Rep. Bertha F.K. Leong
  Rep. Bertha C. Kawakami       Rep. Bob McDermott
  Rep. Marilyn B. Lee


                     NOTICE OF HEARING

        DATE:  Thursday, February 11, 1999

        TIME:  8:30-11:30 A.M.

        PLACE: Conference Room 329, State Capitol


                        A G E N D A

H.B. 328 Relating to Substance Abuse                HLT, CPC

        Repeals requirement that physicians be certified to
        treat alcohol and drug abuse for purpose of mental
        health insurance benefits for treatment of drug and
        alcohol abuse. (Santiago)

H.B. 922 Relating to Osteoporosis                   HLT, FIN

        Establishes an osteoporosis prevention and treatment
        education program within the department of health.
        Establishes interagency council on osteoporosis.
        Appropriates funds to DOH. (Meyers)

H.B. 322 Making an Appropriation for Respite Care    HLT, FIN
        Services for Families of Individuals
        with Special Needs

        Makes appropriation to DOH for respite care services
        to families providing home care to a family member who
        has special needs. (Santiago)

 
 
 
 
 
H.B. 632 Relating to Disabilities                   HLT, FIN

        Appropriation for developmentally disabled and
        mentally retarded individuals through the
        establishment of a special fund. (Santiago)

H.B. 901 Relating to Developmental Disabilities     HLT, FIN

        Appropriates funds for State's share of matching funds
        for Title XIX Medicaid funds for developmentally
        disabled. (Arakaki)

H.B. 908 Appropriating Funds to Implement the Ka'u   HLT, FIN
        Rural Health Plan

        Appropriation for a Ka'u emergency room, CPR/first aid
        demonstration project, and a transportation
        coordinator. (Herkes)

H.B. 1400  Making an Appropriation for the Hana       HLT, FIN
        Community Health Center

        Appropriation to the Hana Community Health Center to
        allow the center to continue at its current level of
        operations. (Morita)

H.B. 895 Relating to Emergency Medical Services     HLT, FIN

        Requires DOH to integrate emergency aeromedical
        services into statewide emergency medical services;
        and establishes emergency aeromedical information
        system and quality improvement committee. (Souki)

H.B. 196 Relating to Hospitals                      HLT, FIN
        
        Establishes a hospital facility in Lahaina, Maui.
        (Souki)

H.B. 461 Relating to Medical Decisions         HLT, TRN, FIN

        Provides for the display of advance health care
        directives on drivers' licenses and on state (civil)
        identification cards. (Lee)

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
H.B. 1617  Authorizing the Issuance of Special        HLT, FIN
        Purpose Revenue Bonds for Not-For-
        Profit Corporations that Provide Health
        Care Facilities.

        Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue
        bonds to assist Pacific Saging Center, Inc., a not-
        for-profit Hawaii corporation, or a Hawaii non-profit
        affiliate of same. (Oshiro, M.)

H.B. 1616  Authorizing the Issuance of Special        HLT, FIN
        Purpose Revenue Bonds for Not-for-
        Profit Corporations that Provide Health
        Care Facilites.

        Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue
        bonds to assist Pacific Women's Center, Inc., a not-
        for-profit corporation, or a Hawaii nonprofit
        affiliate of same. (Oshiro, M.)

H.B. 1594  Relating to the Issuance of Special        HLT, FIN
        Purpose Revenue Bonds for an 
        Intergenerational Care Center at Ewa
        Villages.

        Issues special purpose revenue bonds for an
        intergenerational care center at Ewa Villages. (Say)

H.B. 1621  Authorizing the Issuance of Special        HLT, FIN
        Purpose Revenue Bonds for Not-for-
        Profit Corporations that Provide Health
        Care Facilites.

        Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue
        bonds to assist Community Health & Wellness Inc., a
        not-for-profit corporation, or a Hawaii nonprofit
        affiliate of same. (Oshiro, M.)

H.B. 877 Relating to the Issuance of Special        HLT, FIN
        Purpose Revenue Bonds for Kuakini
        Medical Center

        Authorizes special purpose revenue bonds for Kuakini
        Medical Center. (Ahu Isa)

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
H.B. 970   Authorizing the Issuance of Special        HLT, FIN
        Purpose Revenue Bonds for Not-for-
        Profit Corporations that Provide Health
        Care Facilites.

        Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue
        bonds to assist Pacific Cardiac Institute, Inc., a
        not-for-profit Hawaii corporation, or a Hawaii
        nonprofit affiliate of same.

H.B. 971 Authorizing the Issuance of Special        HLT, FIN
        Purpose Revenue Bonds for Not-for-
        Profit Corporations that Provide Health
        Care Facilites.

        Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue
        bonds to assist Wahiawa General Hospital, Inc., a not-
        for-profit Hawaii corporation, or a Hawaii nonprofit
        affiliate of Wahiawa General Hospital, Inc.
        (Oshiro, M.)                                          

H.B. 972   Authorizing the Issuance of Special        HLT, FIN
        Purpose Revenue Bonds for Not-for-
        Profit Corporations that Provide Health
        Care Facilites.

        Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue
        bonds to assist Wahiawa Central-Oahu Health Center,
        Inc., a not-for-profit Hawaii corporation, or a Hawaii
        nonprofit affiliate of Wahiawa Central-Oahu Health
        Center, Inc. (Oshiro, M.)                             
        
H.B. 973 Authorizing the Issuance of Special        HLT, FIN
        Purpose Revenue Bonds for Not-for-
        Profit Corporations that Provide Health
        Care Facilites.

        Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue
        bonds to assist Pacific Sports Medicine and Research
        Center, Inc., a not-for-profit Hawaii corporation, or
        a Hawaii nonprofit affiliate of same. (Oshiro, M.)    
                                                              
H.B. 1257  Purpose Revenue Bonds for Not-for-         HLT, FIN
        Profit Corporations that Provide Health
        Care Facilites.

        Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue
        bonds to assist Pacific Wellness Center Inc., a not-

 
 
 
 
 
        for-profit corporation, or a Hawaii nonprofit
        affiliate of same. (Oshiro, M.)

H.B. 1286  Relating to Special Purpose Revenue Bonds   HLT, FIN
        for North Hawaii Community Hospital,Inc.

        Authorizes issue of $20,000,000 in special purpose
        revenue bonds to assist North Hawaii Community
        Hospital, Inc. to finance and refinance certain debt,
        new construction, acquisition, and repair of its
        health care facilities. (Takamine B/R)

                 DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW


   RECONSIDERATION OF COMMITTEE DECISION PREVIOUSLY MADE
                    ON FEBRUARY 6, 1999

H.B. 173 Relating to Medical Services               HLT, JHA
        
        Provides for the recognition and use of other state
        and nationally recognized advance directive forms.
        (Say)

PERSONS WISHING TO TESTIFY ARE REQUESTED TO SUBMIT 30 COPIES OF
THEIR TESTIMONY 24 HOURS PRIOR TO THE HEARING TO:  (1)  THE
COMMITTEE'S VICE CHAIR IN ROOM 331, STATE CAPITOL; OR (2)  THE
HOUSE SGT.-AT-ARMS PERSONNEL IN THE TURNAROUND AREA OF THE
CAPITOL BASEMENT PARKING LOT.  TESTIMONY MAY BE FAXED 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 HEALTH COMMITTEE CLERK AT 586-6380.

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 24 HOURS PRIOR TO THE HEARING SO
ARRANGEMENTS CAN BE MADE.



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                               Rep. Alexander C. Santiago
                               Chair