COMMITTEE ON HEALTH

Rep. Dennis A. Arakaki, Chair

Rep. Scott Y. Nishimoto, Vice Chair

COMMITTEE ON HUMAN SERVICES AND HOUSING

Rep. Michael Puamamo Kahikina, Chair

Rep. Maile S.L. Shimabukuro, Vice Chair

HB 169

RELATING TO FAMILY CAREGIVERS

HLT/HSH, FIN

Appropriates funds to the Executive Office on Aging for a family caregiver services coordinator position, training for family caregivers, respite for family caregivers, and the establishment of an advisory board of family care-giving issues. (LEE)

HB 251

RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A STATE FOOD SECURITY COUNCIL

HLT/HSH, FIN

Establishes a state food security council, composed for nine members appointed by the governor and five ex-officio members. Requires the council to advise the legislature and governor and coordinate and collaborate with federal programs and public and private entities on state food security policy. (ARAKAKI)

HB 434

RELATING TO SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS FOR NORTH HAWAII COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, INC.

HLT, FIN

Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds for North Hawaii Community Hospital. (TAKAMINE)

HB 1604

MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO PREVENT CRYSTAL METHAMPHETAMINE USE.

HLT, FIN

Makes an appropriation to address crystal methamphetamine use and abuse on the Island of Hawaii. (TAKAMINE)

HB 1603

MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO ESTABLISH AN ADOLESCENT TREATMENT CENTER

HLT, FIN

Makes an appropriation to address crystal methamphetamine use and abuse by establishing an Adolescent Substance Abuse Treatment Center on the Island of Hawaii. (TAKAMINE)

HB 1426

RELATING TO SUBSTANCE ABUSE

HLT, FIN

Creates a drug and alcohol abuse, prevention, education, and treatment special fund. (ARAKAKI)

HB 903

RELATING TO SCHOOL HEALTH

EDN, HLT, FIN

(HSCR 214)

Establishes a comprehensive school health system that promotes the healthy development of all students and a comprehensive school health program. Convenes a joint planning committee to coordinate a phase implementation of the program. (ARAKAKI)

HB 730

RELATING TO OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS

HLT, CPC

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. (KAWAKAMI)

HB 423

RELATING TO CANCER DETECTION SPECIAL FUND

HLT, FIN

Establishes cancer detection special fund in DOH to encourage Hawaii-based development of technology to detect early stage cancer. Authorizes annual deposits from cigarette and tobacco special fund in excess of $ . Requires director of health to solicit advice on disbursement of funds. (TAKAI)

HB 279

RELATING TO HEALTH

HLT, FIN

Statutorily establishes the public health nursing services program within the DOH. (ARAKAKI)

HB 909

RELATING TO NATIVE HAWAIIAN HEALTH

WLH, HLT, FIN

HD 1

Establishes a Native Hawaiian Health Program in the DOH; makes appropriation. (ARAKAKI)

HB 651

RELATING TO INFORMED CONSENT

HLT, JUD

Updates the informed consent statute and increases consistency with other informed consent law. (SAY)

HB 1178

RELATING TO REGISTRATION OF VITAL STATISTICS

HLT, JUD

Permits a more timely reporting of cause-of-death and related medical information of deceased individuals. Facilitates a more timely registration of deaths and the issuance of death certificates and burial-transit permits by conversion from a paper-based to an electronic registration process. Redefines the term "fetal death" (stillborn) and alters the recording of fetal death events from a certificate-based to a report-based system. (SAY)

HB 436

MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO FUND A SECOND AMBULANCE TO SERVE THE WAIANAE COAST

HLT, FIN

Appropriates $ and $ for FY 2003-2004 and FY 2004-2005 to department of health to fund a 2nd ambulance to operate on the Waianae Coast. (SHIMABUKURO)

HB 1186

RELATING TO PSYCHIATRIC FACILITIES

HLT, JUD

Clarifies that emergency psychiatric examination and hospitalization is an alternative for mentally ill adults and for mentally ill adults with a substance abuse (dual) disorders. (SAY)

HB 377

RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS FOR NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATIONS THAT PROVIDE HEALTH CARE FACILITIES

HLT, FIN

Extends the sunset date for 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 the same. (M. OSHIRO)

HB 378

RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS FOR NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATIONS THAT PROVIDE HEALTH CARE FACILITIES

HLT, FIN

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

HB 379

RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS FOR NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATIONS THAT PROVIDE HEALTH CARE FACILITIES

HLT, FIN

Extends the sunset date for the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to assist Pacific Saging Center, Inc., a not-for-profit Hawaii corporation, or a Hawaii nonprofit affiliate thereof. (M. OSHIRO)

HB 380

RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS FOR NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATIONS THAT PROVIDE HEALTH CARE FACILITIES

HLT, FIN

Extends the sunset date for 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 thereof. (M. OSHIRO)

HB 381

RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS FOR NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATIONS THAT PROVIDE HEALTH CARE FACILITIES

HLT, FIN

Extends the sunset date for the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to assist Pacific Wellness Center, Inc., a not-for-profit Hawaii corporation, or a Hawaii nonprofit affiliate of the same. (M. OSHIRO)

HB 382

RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS FOR NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATIONS THAT PROVIDE HEALTH CARE FACILITIES

HLT, FIN

Extends the sunset date for the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to assist Pacific Women's Center, Inc., a not-for-profit Hawaii corporation, or a Hawaii nonprofit affiliate thereof. (M. OSHIRO)

HB 383

RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS FOR NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATIONS THAT PROVIDE HEALTH CARE FACILITIES

HLT, FIN

Extends the sunset date for 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. (M. OSHIRO)

HB 384

RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS FOR NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATIONS THAT PROVIDE HEALTH CARE FACILITIES

HLT, FIN

Extends the sunset date for 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. (M. OSHIRO)

HB 6

RELATING TO THE TOBACCO SETTLEMENT

HLT, FIN

Increases the portion of tobacco settlement moneys going into the Hawaii tobacco prevention and control trust fund from 12.5% to 25% and decreases the portion going to the emergency and budget reserve fund from 24.5% to 12%. (TAKAI)

HB 566

RELATING TO LIABILITY

HLT, JUD

Provides that no hospital that operates a helicopter landing pad for use by medical evacuation helicopters shall be held liable for civil damages resulting from any act or omission, except for such damages as may result from the hospital's gross negligence or wanton acts or omissions. (SHIMABUKURO)

HB 1419

RELATING TO RESEARCH

HLT, FIN

Provides tax incentives for businesses doing medical research. (ARAKAKI)

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