STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3484
Honolulu, Hawaii
RE: H.B. No. 3123
H.D. 1
S.D. 1
Honorable Robert Bunda
President of the Senate
Twenty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2006
State of Hawaii
Sir:
Your Committee on Ways and Means, to which was referred H.B. No. 3123, H.D. 1, entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS,"
begs leave to report as follows:
The purpose of this measure is to make an appropriation to fund a study by the Department of Health to assess the structural integrity of all hospitals and nursing homes in Hawaii.
In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, the Department of Homeland Security is requiring each state to assess its ability to evacuate and shelter residents in the event of a disaster. The special populations served by hospitals and long term care facilities are of particular concern. This measure would appropriate funds for a study to assess the structural integrity of hospitals and nursing facilities to determine their ability to withstand hurricanes.
Upon further consideration, your Committee has amended this measure by:
(1) Changing the amount to be appropriated to an unspecified amount;
(2) Clarifying that the summary of the assessment shall be provided to the Legislature not later than twenty days prior to the convening of the 2007 Regular Session;
(3) Changing the effective date to July 1, 2050, to promote further discussion; and
(4) Making technical nonsubstantive amendments for the purpose of clarity, consistency, and style.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Ways and Means that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of H.B. No. 3123, H.D. 1, as amended herein, and recommends that it pass Third Reading in the form attached hereto as H.B. No. 3123, H.D. 1, S.D. 1.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Ways and Means,
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____________________________ BRIAN T. TANIGUCHI, Chair |
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