HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE TWENTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2008
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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. Karen Leinani Awana |
Rep. Karl Rhoads |
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Rep. Della Au Belatti |
Rep. Maile S. L. Shimabukuro |
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Rep. Joe Bertram, III |
Rep. James Kunane Tokioka |
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Rep. Rida T.R. Cabanilla |
Rep. Gene Ward, Ph.D. |
NOTICE OF HEARING
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Wednesday, March 19, 2008 |
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10:55 a.m. |
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Conference Room 329 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO DETERMINE THE FEASIBILITY OF REDUCING OR ELIMINATING THE USE OF TRANS FATS IN FOOD PREPARATION AND FOOD SERVICE BY HAWAII'S RESTAURANT INDUSTRY. Proposed HD1: RELATING TO EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES. WIRELESS ELECTROCARDIOGRAM DATA TRANSMISSION; PILOT PROJECT
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Copies of the proposed HD1 are available in room 436 and on the Legislature's Web site: http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov.
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REQUESTING THE FORMATION OF A TASK FORCE TO REVIEW THE POTENTIAL EXPANSION OF THE CURRENT PRACTICES AND EQUIPMENT OF HAWAII'S TELEMEDICINE SYSTEM.
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REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE POTENTIAL FINANCIAL AND ECONOMIC IMPACT TO THE STATE AND THE STATE'S HEALTHCARE SYSTEM OF PROVIDING CARE FOR PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE AT ALL FIVE STAGES.
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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 586-6050 or 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. Joshua B. Green, M.D. Chair |
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