THE SENATE
THE TWENTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2003
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COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE, CONSUMER PROTECTION, AND HOUSING |
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Senator Ron Menor, Chair |
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Senator Rosalyn H. Baker, Vice Chair |
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COMMITTEE ON HEALTH |
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Senator Rosalyn H. Baker, Chair |
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Senator Suzanne Chun Oakland, Vice Chair |
NOTICE OF HEARING
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DATE: |
Friday, February 14, 2003 |
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TIME: |
9:00 a.m. |
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PLACE: |
Conference Room 016 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A
CPH/HTH
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SB 958 |
RELATING TO THE PRACTICE OF PHARMACY. Amends the law regulating the practice of pharmacists to allow dispensing of emergency contraceptives in accordance with approved procedures and protocols developed by a pharmacist and physician. |
CPH/HTH |
CPH ONLY
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SB 1484 |
RELATING TO OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS. Continues the regulation of the practice of occupational therapy by providing for licensure. Deletes provision for temporary permits. Repeals sunset date of December 31, 2003. |
CPH |
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SB 775 |
RELATING TO PHARMACEUTICAL BENEFIT MANAGEMENT COMPANIES. Establishes duties and obligations for pharmaceutical benefit management companies who administer or manage prescription drug benefit coverage to their clients. |
CPH |
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SB 1077 |
RELATING TO CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR INSURANCE LICENSEES. Establishes a certification process requirements for providers of continuing education courses for insurance licensees. Establishes requirements relating to courses offered. |
CPH |
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SB 623 |
RELATING TO DENTISTRY. Permits licensing by credentials for dentists who work solely for safety net dental providers, an agency, or in a private practice located in a federally designated dental health professional shortage area. Allows the issuance of a temporary 3-yr. license for dentists practicing under obligation of the National Health Service Corps or under a state-supported professional education program. Authorizes payment to these temporarily licensed dentists. |
CPH |
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SB 925 |
RELATING TO DENTISTRY. Extends the maximum period for temporary dental licensure to three years. |
CPH |
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SB 81 |
RELATING TO ACUPUNCTURE. Allows licensed medical and osteopathic physicians to be certified to practice acupuncture in Hawaii if they have completed certification courses and passed a certification examination required by the board of acupuncture. |
CPH |
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SB 1313 |
RELATING TO THE EXAMINATION FOR LICENSURE AS A CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT. Authorizes the Board of Public Accountancy to utilize computer-based testing. |
CPH |
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SB 1314 |
RELATING TO PSYCHOLOGIST LICENSING REQUIREMENTS. Provides for acceptance of the Certificate of Professional Qualification in Psychology issued by the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards, or the credential issued by the National Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology as evidence of meeting minimum qualifications for licensure in this State. |
CPH |
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SB 311 |
RELATING TO PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS, ARCHITECTS, SURVEYORS, AND LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS. Authorizes the Board of Professional Engineers, Architects, Surveyors, and Landscape Architects to adopt rules requiring continuing professional education for design professionals. Clarifies licensing requirements. |
CPH |
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SB 1549 |
RELATING TO PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY. Eliminates experience in private or government accounting as a substitute of the two years of professional experience in public accountancy practice that is required for licensure as a public accountant. |
CPH |
DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW, IF TIME PERMITS.
Persons wishing to testify should submit 25 copies of their testimony to the committee clerk, Room 219, 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.
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 586-6740.
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________________________________________ Senator Rosalyn H. Baker Chair |
________________________________________ Senator Ron Menor Chair |
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