THE SENATE
THE TWENTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2004
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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 |
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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: |
Tuesday, March 23, 2004 |
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TIME: |
2:30pm |
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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 1839 HD2 (HSCR771-04) |
RELATING TO PAIN PATIENT'S BILL OF RIGHTS. Gives rights to pain patients; authorizes doctors to prescribe medically necessary dose of controlled substance to treat intractable pain; protects doctor from disciplinary action; allows refusal to so prescribe but requires informing patient of other doctors who use opiates to treat chronic intractable pain; effective July 1, 2099. (HB1839 HD2) |
HTH/CPH, WAM |
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SCR 15 |
REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO ASSESS THE SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL EFFECTS OF REQUIRING HEALTH INSURERS TO OFFER COVERAGE FOR SMOKING CESSATION PROGRAMS. |
CPH/HTH |
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SCR 27 |
URGING SUPPORT FOR FEDERAL LEGISLATION AUTHORIZING THE IMPORTATION OF PRESCRIPTION DRUGS. |
CPH/HTH |
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SCR 37 |
REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO ASSESS THE SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL EFFECTS OF REQUIRING HEALTH INSURERS TO OFFER COVERAGE FOR COGNITIVE REHABILITATION. |
HTH/CPH |
Decision Making to follow, if time permits.
Persons wishing to testify should submit 40 copies of their testimony to the committee clerk, Room 220, 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. Testimony may also be sent via email to
baker2@capitol.hawaii.gov, 24 hours prior to the hearing.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 586-6070.
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________________________________________ Senator Ron Menor Chair |
________________________________________ Senator Rosalyn H. Baker Chair |
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