THE SENATE
THE TWENTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2006
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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 HUMAN SERVICES |
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Senator Suzanne Chun Oakland, Chair |
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Senator Les Ihara, Jr., Vice Chair |
NOTICE OF HEARING
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DATE: |
Monday, March 13, 2006 |
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TIME: |
2:30 p.m. |
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PLACE: |
Conference Room 016 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A
HTH/HMS
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HB 2058 (HSCR685-06) |
RELATING TO THE REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS PROTECTION COMMITTEE. Repeals the reproductive rights protection committee for not having served its intended purpose by being inactive for the last 8 years. |
HTH/HMS, JHW |
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HB 2098 HD1 (HSCR641-06) |
RELATING TO DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. Requires community residential alternatives for persons with developmental disabilities or mental retardation to be in a setting of the person's choice if the person or the person's family and friends determine that the person can be sustained with supports, and the supports are attached to the person. Requires preliminary and final reports by the Department of Health to the Legislature. (HB2098 HD1) |
HTH/HMS |
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HB 3259 HD1 (HSCR708-06) |
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR DENTAL HEALTH. Appropriates funds for community-based dental health clinics that are operated by community health centers or other community-based organizations to assist and improve the dental-health of QUEST eligible adults and children, the aged, blind, and disabled population. (HB3259 HD1) |
HTH/HMS, WAM |
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HB 3133 HD2 (HSCR929-06) |
RELATING TO FEDERALLY QUALIFIED HEALTH CENTERS. Creates the community health center capital improvements revolving fund. (HB3133 HD2) |
HTH/HMS, WAM |
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HB 3105 HD2 (HSCR809-06) |
RELATING TO PSYCHOTROPIC MEDICATION. Amends Act 239, SLH 2005, by prohibiting DHS from restricting a physician's ability to treat a fee-for-service mental health consumer with psychotropic medications that have been approved by the FDA and are considered appropriate within the scope of the physician's practice for the treatment of a mental health consumer. Repeals the pre-authorization exemption for psychotropic medication and the requirement that DHS report on the cost and effects of the Act. (HB3105 HD2) |
HTH/HMS, WAM |
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HB 3142 HD2 (HSCR773-06) |
RELATING TO TRAUMA CARE. Establishes the Trauma Care Fund to ensure and encourage the availability of trauma care in the state. Establishes dedicated sources of revenue for the Trauma Care Fund. (HB3142 HD2) |
HTH/HMS, WAM |
HTH
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HB 3126 (HSCR854-06) |
RELATING TO RAPID IDENTIFICATION DOCUMENTS. Amends the rapid identification documents law by deleting the requirement that the document be in the form of a bracelet. Allows a lawfully appointed guardian, agent, or surrogate to act on a patient's behalf when directing medical staff to provide comfort care only. |
HTH, JHW |
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HB 3139 HD3 (HSCR794-06) |
RELATING TO HEALTH. Provides a means for childhood screening required for entry into school, from birth to eight years of age, and establishes a childhood screening taskforce. (HB3139 HD3) |
HTH, WAM |
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HB 2670 HD1 (HSCR850-06) |
RELATING TO HEALTH. Creates Hawaii health authority to develop a comprehensive plan to provide universal health care in Hawaii. Appropriates $1. Report to 2008 regular session of the legislature. (HB2670 HD1). |
HTH, 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
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________________________________________ Senator Suzanne Chun Oakland Chair |
________________________________________ Senator Rosalyn H. Baker Chair |
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