HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE TWENTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2006
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COMMITTEE ON HUMAN SERVICES |
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Rep. Alex M. Sonson, Chair |
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Rep. Rida T.R. Cabanilla, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Dennis A. Arakaki |
Rep. Bertha C. Kawakami |
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Rep. Josh Green, M.D. |
Rep. Chris Halford |
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Rep. Heléne H. Hale |
Rep. Bud Stonebraker |
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Rep. Michael Puamamo Kahikina |
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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: |
Saturday, March 18, 2006 |
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TIME: |
9:30 a.m. |
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PLACE: |
Conference Room 329 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A
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SB 2329 SD1 (SSCR2744) |
RELATING TO INCREASING CAPACITY FOR HOME AND COMMUNITY-BASED LONG-TERM CARE SERVICES. Mandates the ongoing regulation of community care family foster homes and home- and community-based case management agencies by repealing the sunset date. (SD1) |
HUS/HLT, FIN |
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SB 2507 SD2 (SSCR2779) |
RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES. Eliminates cap on enrollment in QUEST program. Directs the Department of Human Services to apply for an amendment of the state waiver from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Appropriates an unspecified amount. (SD2) |
HUS/HLT, FIN |
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SB 3200 SD2 (SSCR2614) |
RELATING TO CHILD PROTECTION. Provides immunity from prosecution for leaving an unharmed newborn at a hospital, fire station, or police station within seventy-two hours of its birth. Provides immunity for personnel receiving a newborn. Requires medical history from a person relinquishing a newborn. (SD2) |
HUS/HLT, JUD |
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SB 3205 SD2 (SSCR2787) |
RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES. Requires medical assistance programs, including Medicaid and QUEST, to provide chiropractic services. (SD2) |
HUS/HLT, FIN |
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SB 3229 SD2 (SSCR2789) |
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR CHORE SERVICE PROGRAMS. Appropriates funds for chore services programs for elderly and disabled residents. (SD2) |
HUS/HLT, FIN |
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SB 3274 SD2 (SSCR2793) |
RELATING TO LONG-TERM CARE REFUNDABLE CAREGIVER TAX CREDIT. Provides a $1,000 refundable caregiver tax credit to taxpayer caregivers that care for qualified care recipients. (SD2) |
HUS/HLT, FIN |
DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW
PERSONS WISHING TO TESTIFY ARE REQUESTED TO SUBMIT 35 COPIES OF THEIR TESTIMONY AT LEAST 24 HOURS PRIOR TO THE HEARING TO: (1) THE HUS COMMITTEE'S CHAIR IN ROOM 323, 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 HUS COMMITTEE CLERK AT 586-6520.
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 ON "O`LELO COMMUNITY TELEVISION" (CHANNELS 52, 53, AND 54). CHECK THE CURRENT LEGISLATIVE BROADCAST SCHEDULE THROUGH THEIR WEB SITE AT WWW.CAPITOLTV.ORG FOR A LISTING.
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________________________________________ Rep. Dennis A. Arakaki Chair |
________________________________________ Rep. Alex M. Sonson Chair |
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