HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

THE TWENTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE

REGULAR SESSION OF 2008

 

COMMITTEE ON HEALTH

Rep. Josh Green, M.D., Chair

Rep. John Mizuno, Vice Chair

 

Rep. Karen Leinani Awana

Rep. Karl Rhoads

Rep. Della Au Belatti

Rep. Maile S. L. Shimabukuro

Rep. Joe Bertram, III

Rep. James Kunane Tokioka

Rep. Rida T.R. Cabanilla

Rep. Gene Ward, Ph.D.

 

COMMITTEE ON HUMAN SERVICES & HOUSING

Rep. Maile S. L. Shimabukuro, Chair

Rep. Karl Rhoads, Vice Chair

 

Rep. Karen Leinani Awana

Rep. Josh Green, M.D.

Rep. Della Au Belatti

Rep. John Mizuno

Rep. Joe Bertram, III

Rep. James Kunane Tokioka

Rep. Rida T.R. Cabanilla

Rep. Gene Ward, Ph.D.

 

NOTICE OF HEARING

 

DATE:

Wednesday March 19, 2008

TIME:

8:30 a.m.

PLACE:

Conference Room 329

State Capitol

415 South Beretania Street

 

A G E N D A

 

SB 2831, SD1

(HSCR1070-08)

Status

RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII CENTER ON AGING EDUCATION AND RESEARCH.

Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii center on aging research and education for faculty positions and program expenses.  (SD1)

 

HED, HLT/HSH, FIN

SB 3075, SD1

(SSCR2865)

Status

RELATING TO EPIDEMIOLOGIC INVESTIGATIONS.

Grants the department of health authority to take samples necessary for epidemiologic investigations.  (SD1)

 

HLT, JUD

SB 3076

(SSCR2668)

Status

RELATING TO EPIDEMIOLOGISTS.

Authorizes the Department of Health (DOH) to create permanent or temporary exempt epidemiologist positions.

 

HLT, FIN

SB 3077, SD2

(SSCR2824)

Status

RELATING TO VOLUNTEER MEDICAL ASSISTANCE SERVICES.

Provides immunity from liability and workers' compensation for licensed medical personnel providing volunteer medical services on behalf of the State or a county.  Eff. 7/1/2050.  (SD2)

 

HLT, JUD

SB 1487, SD2

(SSCR2606)

Status

RELATING TO CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES.

Allows the public to utilize the controlled substance pregabalin and makes Hawaii's controlled substance laws consistent with that of federal law. (SD2)

 

HLT, JUD

 

 

 

 

DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW

 

Persons wishing to offer comments should submit testimony at least 24 hours prior to the hearing with a transmittal cover indicating:

·     Testifier's name with position/title and organization;

·     The Committee the comments are directed to;

·     The date and time of the hearing;

·     Measure number; and

·     The number of copies the Committee is requesting. 

 

While every effort will be made to copy, organize, and collate all testimony received, materials received on the day of the hearing or improperly identified or directed to the incorrect office, may be distributed to the Committee after the hearing.

 

Submit testimony in ONE of the following ways:

PAPER:    5 copies (including an original) to Room 436 in the State Capitol;

FAX:        For comments less than 5 pages in length, transmit to 586-6051(Oahu) or 1-800-535-3859 (Neighbor Islands); or

EMAIL:    For comments less than 5 pages in length, transmit to HLTtestimony@Capitol.hawaii.gov.

 

Testimony submitted will be placed on the Legislative Web site after the hearing adjourns.  This public posting of testimony on the Web site should be considered when including personal information in your testimony.

 

If you require special assistance or auxiliary aids and/or services to participate in the House public hearing process (i.e., sign or foreign language interpreter or wheelchair accessibility), please contact the Committee Clerk at 586-9605or email your request for an interpreter to HouseInterpreter@Capitol.hawaii.gov 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.

 

 

 

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Rep. Maile Shimabukuro

Chair

 

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Rep. Joshua B. Green, M.D.

Chair