HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE TWENTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2007
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COMMITTEE ON HEALTH |
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Rep. Josh Green, M.D., Chair |
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Rep. John Mizuno, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Della Au Belatti |
Rep. K. Mark Takai |
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Rep. Joe Bertram, III |
Rep. James Kunane Tokioka |
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Rep. Rida T.R. Cabanilla |
Rep. Karen Leinani Awana |
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Rep. Karl Rhoads |
Rep. Gene Ward, Ph.D. |
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Rep. Maile S. L. Shimabukuro |
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NOTICE OF HEARING
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DATE: |
Friday, April 20, 2007 |
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TIME: |
8:00 a.m. |
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PLACE: |
Conference Room 229 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A
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SCR 17 (SSCR1776) |
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO STUDY THE EDUCATIONAL IMPLICATIONS OF THE SPECIAL NEEDS OF PRESCHOOL AGE CHILDREN WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.
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HLT, EDN |
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SCR 33 (SSCR1777) |
REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO RE-EVALUATE THE MEDICARE FORMULA FOR COMPUTING PAYMENTS TO DOCTORS OR TAKE OTHER MEASURES TO AVERT FUTURE REDUCTIONS IN PAYMENTS FOR SERVICES.
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HLT |
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SCR 197 (SSCR1720) |
ENCOURAGING THE COUNTIES TO FORM PARTNERSHIPS WITH THE STATE AND PRIVATE SECTOR TO COVER HEALTHCARE INFRASTRUCTURE AND OVERHEAD COSTS FOR PRIMARY CARE AND SPECIALTY PHYSICIANS PRACTICING MEDICINE IN HAWAII'S RURAL AREAS.
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HLT, FIN |
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SCR 199 SD1 (SSCR1774) |
REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO EXPAND AND EXTEND ITS CURRENT LAND LEASE WITH LEAHI HOSPITAL TO FACILITATE CAMPUS-WIDE MASTER PLANNING AND LONG TERM DEVELOPMENT OF GERIATRIC AND LONG-TERM HEALTH CARE SERVICES.
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HLT, HED |
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SCR 202 (SSCR1628) |
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO REVIEW THE STATE'S VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS AND DETERMINE WHETHER VACCINATION FOR PNEUMOCOCCAL DISEASE FOR CHILDREN ENTERING CHILD CARE SHOULD BE ADDED TO THE CURRENT LIST OF REQUIRED VACCINATIONS.
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HLT |
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DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW
Persons wishing to offer comments are requested to submit 30 copies of their testimony at least 24 hours prior to the hearing to:
· Room 436 in the State Capitol; OR
· The HOUSE testimony drop off box in the turnaround area of the Capitol Basement parking lot.
Persons wishing to fax comments less than 5 pages in length are requested to transmit their testimony to 586-6501 (Oahu) or 1-800-535-3859 (Neighbor Islands). On the transmittal, please indicate:
· The Committee the comments are directed to;
· The date and time of the hearing; and
· The number of copies the Committee is requesting.
If you require special assistance or auxiliary aids and/or services to participate in the House public hearing process (i.e., sign language interpreter or wheelchair accessibility), please contact the Committee Clerk at 586-6050 at least 24 hours prior to the hearing for arrangements. Prompt requests submitted help to ensure the availability of qualified individuals and appropriate accommodations.
Selected meetings 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. John M. Mizuno Acting Chair |
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