THE SENATE
THE TWENTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2004
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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 |
NOTICE OF HEARING
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DATE: |
Friday, April 2, 2004 |
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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
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HB 1797 (SSCR2861) |
RELATING TO OPTOMETRY. Allows therapeutically certified optometrists to prescribe and use, under certain restrictions, pharmaceuticals approved by the optometry board; continues to prohibit the use of controlled substances. |
HTH, CPH |
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HB 2798 HD1, SD1 (SSCR2956) |
RELATING TO THE PRACTICE OF PHARMACY. Adds the intranasal delivery of drugs and the oral or intranasal delivery of vaccines to the scope of practice of pharmacists. (SD1) |
HTH, CPH |
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HB 2092 HD2, SD1 (HSCR565-04) |
RELATING TO MEDICINE AND SURGERY. Allows medical licensure of persons serving a residency in a program approved by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada or the College of Family Physicians of Canada or in a program outside the U.S. or Canada approved by the Board of Medical Examiners; allows licensure without further examination for persons who have completed educational and residency requirements and passed the Medical Council of Canada Qualifying Examination. (HB2092 HD2) |
HTH, CPH |
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HB 2539 HD2 (SSCR2955) |
RELATING TO HOSPITALS. Amends certificate of need law to provide that for an existing hospital, a certificate of need or exemption from a certificate of need is not required until the hospital applies for a building permit. (HB2539 HD2) |
HTH, CPH |
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HB 2426 (HSCR506-04) |
RELATING TO THE LICENSING REQUIREMENTS FOR ELEVATOR MECHANICS. Aligns training requirements for licensure of elevator mechanics with federal and state apprenticeship standards by increasing licensing requirements from 2 to 4 years. |
CPH |
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HB 2093 HD1, SD1 (HSCR566-04) |
RELATING TO DENTAL PROFESSIONAL LICENSING. Creates a special community service license for dentists and dental hygienists working in federally qualified health centers or Native Hawaiian Health System sites. (SD1) |
HTH, CPH |
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HB 2414 (SSCR2913) |
RELATING TO DENTAL INSURANCE. Delays the repeal of Act 132, SLH 2001, as amended by Act 219, SLH 2002, and Act 128, and allows the Insurance Division to continue liquidation efforts in the Hawaii Dental Health Plan cax. |
HTH, 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 Ron Menor Chair |
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