HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

THE TWENTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE

REGULAR SESSION OF 2006

COMMITTEE ON HUMAN SERVICES

Rep. Alex M. Sonson, Chair

Rep. Rida T.R. Cabanilla, Vice Chair

Rep. Dennis A. Arakaki

Rep. Bertha C. Kawakami

Rep. Josh Green, M.D.

Rep. Chris Halford

Rep. Heléne H. Hale

Rep. Bud Stonebraker

Rep. Michael Puamamo Kahikina

 

NOTICE OF HEARING

DATE:

Tuesday, March 21, 2006

TIME:

9:30 a.m.

PLACE:

Conference Room 329

State Capitol

415 South Beretania Street

A G E N D A

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HR 28

RECOGNIZING MARCH AS CAREGIVERS' MONTH IN HAWAII.

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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO CONDUCT A STUDY AND PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ADDRESSING THE SHORTAGE OF INFANT AND TODDLER CHILD CARE PROVIDERS, FACILITIES, AND SERVICES IN THE STATE.

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HR 26

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO DETERMINE THE FEASIBILITY OF IMPLEMENTING PROCEDURES FOR PLACING A CHILD IN TEMPORARY FOSTER CUSTODY WITH KIN OR NON-KIN FOSTER PARENTS.

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HR 42

URGING HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO SUPPORT THE ENACTMENT OF LAWS THAT ASSIST HUNGRY AMERICANS.

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HR 56

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO ENSURE THAT THE CURRENT RESIDENTIAL ALTERNATIVE COMMUNITY CARE PROGRAM MODEL IS NOT DISMANTLED WITH THE PROPOSED QUEST EXPANDED ACCESS PROGRAM.

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HR 13

URGING THE HAWAII YOUTH CORRECTIONAL FACILITY TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE FEASIBILITY OF PROVIDING A CONTINUUM OF ALCOHOL, SUBSTANCE ABUSE, SEX OFFENDER, SEX ABUSE VICTIM, AND MEDICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR INCARCERATED YOUTH.

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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 COMMITTEE 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 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. 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. Alex M. Sonson

Chair