Honorable Calvin K.Y. Say

Speaker, House of Representatives

Twenty-First State Legislature

Regular Session of 2001

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committees on Human Services and Housing and Health, to which was referred S.B. No. 927, S.D. 1, entitled:

beg leave to report as follows:

The purpose of this bill is to allow the Governor to enter into a contract with the Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii (RCUH) to establish a research center and adult day health care program to:

A concerned citizen submitted testimony in support of this measure. The Executive Office on Aging and Healthcare Association of Hawaii supported the intent of this measure with some reservations. RCUH submitted comments.

Your Committees are aware of the increasing concerns for quality health care and educational programs. This measure will provide a wellness and adult day health care center, research, and follow-up testing of participants in efforts to develop programs to change behavior and to effectively keep the frail and elderly independent, as well as provide assistance and education to the physically and mentally disabled.

As affirmed by the records of votes of the members of your Committees on Human Services and Housing and Health that are attached to this report, your Committees are in accord with the intent and purpose of S.B. No. 927, S.D. 1, and recommend that it pass Second Reading and be referred to the Committee on Finance.