THE SENATE

THE TWENTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE

REGULAR SESSION OF 2005

COMMITTEE ON HEALTH

Senator Rosalyn H. Baker, Chair

Senator Suzanne Chun Oakland, Vice Chair

COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY AND HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS

Senator Colleen Hanabusa, Chair

Senator Clayton Hee, Vice Chair

NOTICE OF HEARING

DATE:	Tuesday, February 15, 2005
TIME:	9:00 a.m.
PLACE:	Conference Room 229 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street

A G E N D A

SB 827	RELATING TO SECURITY AT HAWAII HEALTH SYSTEMS CORPORATION HOSPITALS. Transfers the functions, authority, and employee positions of the Department of Public Safety relating to uniformed security employees and security contracts for the health facilities of the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation to HHSC.	HTH/JHW, WAM
SB 786	RELATING TO THE HAWAII HEALTH SYSTEMS CORPORATION. Allows the HHSC to obtain criminal history information on persons who are employed or seeking employment.	HTH/JHW, WAM
SB 1201	RELATING TO THE ILLEGAL USE OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES. Appropriates funds for state agencies and the counties for crystal methamphetamine (ice) treatment, prevention, rehabilitation, education, environmental damage assessments, and program monitoring initiatives.	HTH/JHW, WAM
SB 1331	AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR A NEW SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT FACILITY. Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds for a capital improvement project for a substance abuse facility.	HTH/JHW, WAM
SB 1419	RELATING TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. Changes name of department of health's domestic violence prevention special fund to domestic violence and sexual assault special fund. Allocates a percentage of the fund for domestic violence and for sexual assault services and programs. Requires a report to the legislature on expenses and improvements that can be made and on a strategic plan to improve support services.	HTH/JHW, WAM

Decision Making to follow, if time permits.

Persons wishing to testify should submit 25 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.

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.

________________________________________ Senator Colleen Hanabusa Chair		________________________________________ Senator Rosalyn H. Baker Chair