THE SENATE

THE TWENTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE

REGULAR SESSION OF 2005

COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION & MILITARY AFFAIRS

Senator Norman Sakamoto, Chair

Senator Gary L. Hooser, Vice Chair

COMMITTEE ON HEALTH

Senator Rosalyn H. Baker, Chair

Senator Suzanne Chun Oakland, Vice Chair

NOTICE OF JOINT HEARING

DATE:

Friday, February 11, 2005

TIME:

1:15 PM

PLACE:

Conference Room 225

State Capitol

415 South Beretania Street

A G E N D A

EDM/HTH AND HTH/EDM ONLY:

SB 860

RELATING TO SCHOOL HEALTH SERVICES PROGRAM.

Emphasizes that health aides shall be provided for all public schools, including all new century charter schools and new century conversion charter schools.

EDM/HTH, WAM

SB 1517

RELATING TO STUDENT HEALTH.

Establishes a school-based student health services program that promotes a comprehensive approach to healthy development of all students through a student health system that integrates and complements school and community programs and resources. Convenes a joint planning committee to develop and plan for the implementation of the program.

EDM/HTH, WAM

SB 1816

RELATING TO STUDENT SUBSTANCE ABUSE ASSESSMENT REFERRALS.

Clarifies requirements for student drug abuse assessment referrals. Makes appropriation to the department of education for student substance abuse testing.

EDM/HTH, WAM

SB 1625

RELATING TO VETERANS.

Requires the DOH to make educational materials on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of hepatitis C available to veterans, physicians, other health care providers, and other persons at high risk for hepatitis C. Appropriates funds.

HTH/EDM, WAM

EDM ONLY:

SB 1649

RELATING TO THE PEARL HARBOR MEMORIAL.

Authorizes the issuance of GO bonds to contribute to the funding of a new Pearl Harbor memorial museum and visitor center.

EDM, WAM

SB 1823

RELATING TO THE OAHU VETERANS CENTER.

Appropriates funds for phase II of the Oahu Veteran's Center at Foster Village.

EDM, WAM

SB 1645

MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.

Makes an appropriation for a temporary civil service position to coordinate state support for military personnel.

EDM, WAM

SB 1827

RELATING TO A HAWAII MILITARY FAMILY RELIEF SPECIAL FUND.

Establishes the Hawaii military family relief special fund and an income tax check off to fund it. Provides economic relief to families of Hawaii national guard and reserve members.

EDM, WAM

SB 1650

RELATING TO THE HAWAII NATIONAL GUARD.

Provides for reimbursement for travel expenses to National Guard members reporting for drill or exercises. Makes an appropriation for reimbursements.

EDM, WAM

SB 1838

RELATING TO THE NATIONAL GUARD.

Authorizes the State to deposit the uniform maintenance allowance into a financial institution account designated by a member of the army or air national guard. Increases uniform maintenance allowance from $1.50 to $10 per day.

EDM, WAM

SB 1837

RELATING TO TAXATION.

Establishes a 5% income tax credit for employers that hire members of the national guard. Establishes that the maximum tax credit per national guard/employee shall be $1,000.

EDM, WAM
     

Decision Making to follow, if time permits.

Persons wishing to testify should submit 60 copies of the joint EDM/HTH and HTH/EDM only testimony and 30 copies of the EDM only testimony, as appropriate, to the committee clerk, Room 230, 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 586-6843

 

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Senator Rosalyn H. Baker

Chair

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Senator Norman Sakamoto

Chair