THE SENATE

THE TWENTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE

REGULAR SESSION OF 2006

COMMITTEE ON HEALTH

Senator Rosalyn H. Baker, Chair

Senator Suzanne Chun Oakland, Vice Chair

NOTICE OF HEARING

 

DATE:

Friday, March 17, 2006

TIME:

2:30 p.m.

PLACE:

Conference Room 016

State Capitol

415 South Beretania Street

A G E N D A

     

HB 2039

HD2

(HSCR894-06)

RELATING TO DECONTAMINATION OF ILLEGAL DRUG MANUFACTURING SITES.

Requires the Department of Health (DOH) to adopt interim procedures for emergency and long-term decontamination of illegal methamphetamine labs. Requires DOH to evaluate and report on soil and groundwater impacts, cleanup procedures, first responder protocol, and standards and protocol used by other state and federal agencies. (HB2039 HD2)

HTH, JHW

HB 2192

HD2

(HSCR764-06)

RELATING TO CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES.

Clarifies requirements for emergency call-in Schedule II prescriptions, the use of facsimile and telephonic prescriptions, and the use of narcotics to treat addiction. Allows the use of central fill pharmacies and limited information sharing. Adds new definitions (HB2192 HD2).

HTH, JHW

HB 2410

HD1

(HSCR646-06)

RELATING TO CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES.

Amends statutory provisions to conform with changes to the Uniform Controlled Substances Act enacted in 2005. (HB2410 HD1)

HTH, JHW

HB 2109

HD1

(HSCR909-06)

RELATING TO HEALTH.

Establishes a fetal alcohol spectrum disorder coordinator position within the Department of Health. (HB2109 HD1)

HTH, WAM

HB 1242

HD1

(HSCR676-06)

RELATING TO SECTION 453-16, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES.

Prohibits the State from denying or interfering with a female's right to choose or obtain an abortion of a nonviable fetus or an abortion necessary to protect the female's life or health. Repeals residency requirement for abortions. Permits abortions to be performed in clinics and physician's offices. (HB1242 HD1)

HTH, JHW

     

Decision Making to follow, if time permits.

Persons wishing to testify should submit 20 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 Rosalyn H. Baker

Chair