HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE TWENTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2001
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COMMITTEE ON HEALTH |
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Rep. Dennis Arakaki, Chair |
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Rep. K. Mark Takai, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Bertha Kawakami |
Rep. Emily Auwae |
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Rep. Michael Kahikina |
Rep. Bob McDermott |
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Rep. Nobu Yonamine |
Rep. William Stonebraker |
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COMMITTEE ON HUMAN SERVICES AND HOUSING |
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Rep. Michael Kahikina, Chair |
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Rep. Bertha Kawakami, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Dennis Arakaki |
Rep. Emily Auwae |
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Rep. K. Mark Takai |
Rep. Bob McDermott |
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Rep. Nobu Yonamine |
Rep. William Stonebraker |
NOTICE OF HEARING
**IN ANTICIPATION OF THE WAIVER OF THE FORTY EIGHT HOUR NOTICE REQUIREMENT**
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DATE: |
Thursday, April 19, 2001 |
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TIME: |
9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. |
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PLACE: |
House Policy Room, Room 437 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A
THE FOLLOWING ARE JOINT HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND HOUSING MEASURES:
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SCR 130 |
URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS AND THE HEALTH CARE FINANCING ADMINISTRATION TO ADJUST HAWAII'S AEROMEDICAL REIMBURSEMENT RATES BY PROVIDING IMMEDIATE PHASE IN OF THE PROPOSED MEDICARE FEE SCHEDULE |
HLT/HSH |
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SCR23 SD2 |
URGING THE FORMATION OF A WORKING GROUP TO DEVELOP A STATEWIDE CERTIFICATION PROGRAM FOR LONG-TERM CARE PROVIDERS |
HSH/HLT |
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SCR 150 SD1 |
REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A WORKING COMMITTEE TO DEVELOP A PRESCRIPTION DRUG ACCESS PROGRAM FOR ELIGIBLE MEDICARE BENEFICIARIES IN HAWAI'I. (AMENDED TITLE) |
HSH/HLT |
THE FOLLOWING ARE HEALTH MEASURES ONLY:
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SCR 133 SD1 |
SUPPORTING THE PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING PROGRAM |
HLT |
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SCR 153 |
SUPPORTING THE COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS AND PARTNERING INITIATIVES BETWEEN THE HAWAII HEALTH SYSTEMS CORPORATION AND THE VETERANS ADMINISTRATION IN HAWAII TO IMPROVE UPON THE QUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND ACCESSIBILITY OF HEALTHCARE ON THE NEIGHBOR ISLANDS |
HLT |
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SCR 107 |
REQUESTING THE STATE HEALTH PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY TO DEVELOP A HEALTH POLICY GUIDEBOOK |
HLT |
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SCR 42 |
STRONGLY URGING THE PRESIDENT AND CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO LEAD THE NATION AND IMMEDIATELY ADDRESS THE PROBLEM OF HIGH COST OF PRESCRIPTION DRUGS FOR ALL AMERICANS |
HLT |
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SCR 41 SD1 |
REQUESTING THAT PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANIES DOING BUSINESS IN HAWAII DEVELOP A MORE CONSUMER FRIENDLY UNIFIED SYSTEM FOR FREE PRESCRIPTION DRUGS |
HLT |
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SCR 34 SD1 |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO KEEP THE WAIMANO HOME CRISIS SHELTER OPEN AND OPERATING UNTIL AN ADEQUATE PUBLIC OR PRIVATE FACILITY IS ABLE TO OFFER THE SAME SERVICES |
HLT |
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 COMMITTEE'S VICE CHAIR IN ROOM 403, 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 ARE NEEDED FOR SUBMITTAL.
IT IS ALSO REQUESTED THAT THE COPIES BE ON ONE SIDE OF AN 8-1/2" X 11" SHEET WITH THREE HOLES PUNCHED ON THE SIDE. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL JAMIE, THE HEALTH 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. Michael P. Kahikina Chair |
________________________________________ Rep. Dennis A. Arakaki Chair |