HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE TWENTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2006
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COMMITTEE ON HEALTH |
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Rep. Dennis A. Arakaki, Chair |
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Rep. Josh Green, M.D., Vice Chair |
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Rep. Rida T.R. Cabanilla |
Rep. Alex M. Sonson |
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Rep. Heléne H. Hale |
Rep. Chris Halford |
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Rep. Scott Y. Nishimoto |
NOTICE OF HEARING
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DATE: |
Monday, April 03, 2006 |
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TIME: |
9:40 a.m. |
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PLACE: |
Conference Room 329 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
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HCR 88 |
REQUESTING THE DIRECTOR OF HEALTH TO DEVELOP A TRAUMA SYSTEM PLAN FOR HAWAII. |
HLT |
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HCR 150/HR 111 |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO DETERMINE THE AMOUNT OF MOTOR VEHICLE SUN SCREENING REQUIRED TO PROTECT INDIVIDUALS WITH VITILIGO WHILE DRIVING. |
HLT, TRN |
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HCR 191/HR 145 |
REQUESTING LOCAL HOSPITALS TO SPONSOR OUT-OF-STATE PHYSICIANS. |
HLT, CPC |
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HCR 197/HR 151 |
REQUESTING LEAHI HOSPITAL TO DEVELOP A MASTER PLAN AND FINANCIAL FEASIBILITY REPORT FOR ITS EXISTING CAMPUS THAT WILL TAKE ADVANTAGE OF ITS UNIQUE LOCATION AND RELATIONSHIPS IN EAST HONOLULU. |
HLT |
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HCR 219 |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO PARTICIPATE IN THE FORMATION OF A HEALTH INFORMATION EXCHANGE SYSTEM FOR THE STATE OF HAWAII. |
HLT |
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HCR 190/HR 144 |
ESTABLISHING A FORENSIC MENTAL HEALTH COMMISSION TO STUDY THE INTERACTION BETWEEN THE MENTAL HEALTH AND PUBLIC SAFETY SYSTEMS IN HAWAII WITH RESPECT TO INDIVIDUALS WITH MENTAL ILLNESS. |
HLT, FIN |
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HCR 37 |
REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO ASSESS THE SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL EFFECTS OF REQUIRING HEALTH INSURERS TO OFFER COVERAGE FOR SURVIVORS OF BRAIN INJURIES. |
HLT, FIN |
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HCR 228 |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO RESEARCH AVENUES OF APPROPRIATE FINANCING FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FOR FEDERALLY QUALIFIED HEALTH CENTERS, INCLUDING USE OF REVOLVING LOAN FUNDS. |
HLT |
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THE FOLLOWING HCR FOR DECISION MAKING ONLY. THEY WERE HEARD ON THURSDAY, MARCH 30 . |
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HCR 83/HR 63 |
URGING HEALTHCARE FACILITIES IN THE STATE OF HAWAII TO IMPLEMENT THE "UTILIZATION GUIDE FOR THE AMERICAN NURSES ASSOCIATION PRINCIPLES FOR SAFE STAFFING." |
HLT, CPC |
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HCR 118 |
REQUESTING THE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION, WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF THE DIRECTOR OF HEALTH, TO ESTABLISH A ONE-YEAR PILOT PROGRAM IN SELECTED PUBLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS ON THE WAIANAE COAST TO PROVIDE FREE EYE EXAMINATIONS TO CHILDREN ENTERING KINDERGARTEN, OR ANY OTHER ELEMENTARY GRADE LEVEL IF ENTERING THE STATE PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM FOR THE FIRST TIME, WITH A VIEW TO SCREENING FOR EYE HEALTH, AND VISION PROBLEMS, AND ENSURING THAT STUDENTS ARE NOT ERRONEOUSLY DIAGNOSED AS HAVING ATTENTION DEFICIENT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER. |
HLT, EDN |
DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW
PERSONS WISHING TO TESTIFY ARE REQUESTED TO SUBMIT 25 COPIES OF THEIR TESTIMONY AT LEAST 24 HOURS PRIOR TO THE HEARING TO: (1) THE COMMITTEE'S VICE CHAIR IN ROOM 327, STATE CAPITOL, OR (2) THE HOUSE SGT.-AT-ARMS TESTIMONY DROP OFF BOX IN THE TURNAROUND AREA OF THE CAPITOL BASEMENT PARKING LOT. TESTIMONY MAY ALSO BE FAXED IF LESS THAN 5 PAGES IN LENGTH TO THE HOUSE SGT.-AT-ARMS OFFICE AT: 586-6501 (OAHU) OR 1-800-535-3859 (NEIGHBOR ISLANDS). WHEN FAXING, PLEASE INDICATE TO WHOM THE TESTIMONY IS BEING SUBMITTED, THE DATE AND TIME OF THE HEARING, AND THE REQUIRED NO. OF COPIES THAT IS NEEDED FOR SUBMITTAL.
IT IS ALSO REQUESTED THAT THE COPIES BE ON ONE SIDE OF AN 8-1/2" X 11" SHEET WITH TWO HOLES PUNCHED AT THE TOP. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL THE COMMITTEE CLERK AT 586-6050.
IF YOU REQUIRE SPECIAL ASSISTANCE OR AUXILIARY AIDS AND/OR SERVICES TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PUBLIC HEARING PROCESS OF THE STATE HOUSE (I.E., SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER, WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBILITY, OR PARKING DESIGNATED FOR THE DISABLED), PLEASE CONTACT THE COMMITTEE CLERK AT LEAST 24 HOURS PRIOR TO THE HEARING SO ARRANGEMENTS CAN BE MADE.
SELECTED HEARINGS ARE BROADCAST LIVE. CHECK THE CURRENT LEGISLATIVE BROADCAST SCHEDULE ON THE "CAPITOL TV" WEB SITE AT WWW.CAPITOLTV.ORG OR CALL 550-8074 FOR A LISTING.
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________________________________________ Rep. Dennis A. Arakaki Chair |
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