THE SENATE
THE TWENTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2001
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COMMITTEE ON HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES |
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Senator David Matsuura, Chair |
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Senator Jan Yagi Buen, Vice Chair |
NOTICE OF HEARING
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DATE: |
Wednesday, January 31, 2001 |
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TIME: |
1:00 – 5:00 P.M. |
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PLACE: |
Conference Room 225 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A
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SB 57 |
RELATING TO THE JUDICIARY. Removes the expedited sentencing program's pilot project status by repealing the sunset date and the yearly reporting requirements. (Matsuura) |
HHS, JDC
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SB 65 |
relating to criminal procedure. Prohibits deferred acceptance of guilty and nolo contendere pleas for assault third convictions involving family or household members. (Kanno, Matsuura) |
HHS, JDC |
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SB 66 |
relating to awarding custody and visitation. Requires written order with reasons for decision in awarding custody to person against whom there is evidence of family violence. (Kanno, Matsuura) |
HHS, JDC |
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SB 67 |
RELATING TO DOMESTIC ABUSE PROTECTIVE ORDERS. Authorizes dismissal without hearing of certain applications to modify terms of existing protective orders. (Kanno, Matsuura) |
HHS, JDC |
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SB 139 |
RELATING TO CHILD PROTECTION. Provides immunity from prosecution for leaving an unharmed newborn at a hospital. Provides immunity from liability for hospitals and their personnel for receiving a newborn. (Chun Oakland, Fukunaga, Matsuura, Ihara, Buen) |
HHS, JDC |
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SB 158 |
RELATING TO SEX OFFENDERS. Authorizes courts and the paroling authority to require persons convicted of sex offenses against children to obtain psychiatric or psychological therapy upon the completion of their terms of imprisonment. (Chun Oakland, Chumbley, Tam, Kanno, Fukunaga, Matsuura, Ige) |
HHS, JDC |
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SB 20 |
RELATING TO THE QUEST MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. Increases eligible income allowed for QUEST medical assistance program participation from 100% to 300% of the federal poverty level. Appropriates $ for FY 2001-2002 and $ for FY 2002-2003 to fund increased QUEST costs due to increases in participation. (Nakata) |
HHS, WAM |
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SB 54 |
relating to human services. Makes an appropriation to the department of human services for TANF delinking activities that attract an enhanced federal match up to ninety per cent. (Matsuura) |
HHS, WAM |
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SB 55 |
relating to human services. Provides for eligibility to QUEST medical assistance benefits for pregnant immigrants who meet income eligibility criteria. (Matsuura) |
HHS, WAM |
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SB 56 |
relating to human services. Abolishes enrollment cap for QUEST medical assistance program. (Matsuura) |
HHS, WAM |
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SB 82 |
relating to human services. Provides for restoring basic dental services for adults covered by Medicaid and the QUEST medical assistance program. (Matsuura) |
HHS, WAM |
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SB 264 |
RELATING TO CERTIFICATION FOR TAX EXEMPTION. Redefines "deaf" for state income tax purposes, allowing licensed audiologists to certify impairment of deafness. (Kokubun) |
HHS, WAM |
DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW, IF TIME PERMITS.
Persons wishing to testify should submit 30 copies of their testimony to the committee clerk, Room 226, State Capitol 24 hours prior to the hearing. Testimony may also be faxed if less than 5 pages in length, to the Senate Sergeant-At-Arms Office at 586-6659 or 1-800-586-6659 (toll free for neighbor islands), at least 24 hours prior to the hearing. When faxing, please indicate to whom the testimony is being submitted, the date and time of the hearing, and the required number of copies needed for submittal.
In the interest of time, oral testimony will be limited to one minute to allow sufficient time for committee members to ask questions. Persons submitting written testimony will be recognized at the hearing and may be asked to respond to questions from committee members but will be asked not to read their testimony to the committee.
If you require special assistance or auxiliary aids or services to participate in the public hearing process (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.
Public Folder. A folder labeled "Public Folder" containing the measures and testimonies for the hearing will be available for shared use by members of the public.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL THE COMMITTEE CLERK AT 586-7788.
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________________________________________ Senator David Matsuura Chair |
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