THE SENATE
THE TWENTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2007
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COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE, CONSUMER PROTECTION, AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING |
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Senator Brian Taniguchi, Chair |
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Senator David Y. Ige, Vice Chair |
NOTICE OF DECISION MAKING
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DATE: |
Friday, February 23, 2007 |
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TIME: |
10:00 a.m. |
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PLACE: |
Conference Room 016 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A
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SB 12 SD1 (SSCR487) |
RELATING TO HEALTH INSURANCE RATE REGULATION. Prohibits health insurance rates that are excessive, inadequate or unfairly discriminatory. Requires health care insurers to submit rate filings for approval by the insurance commissioner. Establishes penalties and appeal procedures. (SD1)
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HTH, CPH |
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SB 49 SD1 (SSCR395) |
RELATING TO NATUROPATHY. Requires the board of examiners in naturopathy to adopt a formulary and qualifications for administering natural medicines by injection, and to grant the authority to qualified naturopaths. Amends the definition of naturopathy accordingly. Establishes a temporary advisory committee to recommend a formulary and qualifications. Eff. 7/1/2050. (SD1)
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HTH, CPH |
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SB 53 (SSCR396) |
RELATING TO MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS. Includes marriage and family therapy among the mental illness and alcohol and drug dependence benefits required within the hospital and medical coverage offered under accident and sickness insurance policies and similar insurance products.
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HTH, CPH |
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SB 667 SD1 (SSCR102) |
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELORS. Amends the mental health counselor licensure application date to include counselors who have completed or are in the process of completing the requirements for licensure before July 1, 2007. (SD1)
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HTH, CPH |
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SB 1004 SD1 (SSCR531) |
RELATING TO PSYCHOLOGISTS. Authorizes prescriptive authority for qualified psychologists who practice at a federally qualified health center. (SD1)
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HTH, CPH |
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SB 1249 SD1 (SSCR335) |
RELATING TO LIQUOR. Establishes a condominium hotel class of liquor license. (SD1)
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TSG/IGM, CPH |
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SB 1350 SD1 (SSCR71) |
RELATING TO HOUSING. Exempts certain lessees from the ten-year buyback and shared appreciation equity restrictions. (SD1)
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WAH, CPH |
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SB 1421 SD1 (SSCR488) |
RELATING TO CHAPTER 460, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES, OSTEOPATHY. Makes the application requirements for doctors of osteopathy consistent with those for doctors of medicine. Clarifies the osteopathic residency program, and allows the board to accept national osteopathic exams. Makes the requirements for a limited and temporary DO license consistent with that for a limited and temporary MD License. (SD1)
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HTH, CPH |
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SB 1425 SD1 (SSCR213) |
RELATING TO CONTRACTOR LICENSING REQUIREMENTS DURING A STATE OF EMERGENCY OR DISASTER. Ensures an adequate supply of licensed contractors available to perform necessary repairs and reconstruction work during a state of emergency or disaster. (SD1)
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IGM, CPH |
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SB 1674 SD1 (SSCR532) |
RELATING TO HEALTH. Permits a radiologist licensed to practice in another state to provide radiology services by telemedicine while in Hawaii to a patient who is located in the state that the radiologist is licensed to practice radiology. (SD1)
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HTH, CPH |
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ONLY WRITTEN COMMENTS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED,
NO ORAL TESTIMONY WILL BE ACCEPTED.
Persons wishing to testify should submit 30 copies of their comments to the committee clerk, Room 219, 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 comments 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.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL THE COMMITTEE CLERK AT 586-6460.
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________________________________________ Senator Brian T. Taniguchi Chair |
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