HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

THE TWENTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE

INTERIM 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.

NOTICE OF MEETING

DATE:	Monday, July 7, 2008
TIME:	10:00 a.m.
PLACE:	Conference Room 329 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street

A G E N D A

The purpose of this informational briefing is to review the public safety standards for tattoo licensure in Hawaii and to review and work on legislation and policy to ensure the safety of consumers dealing with the tattoo industry in Hawaii.

A major concern in the tattoo and body piercing industry is exposure to Blood borne Pathogens, including but not limited to, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, and HIV/AIDS.

Last session HB2283, HD1, SD1, (the tattoo bill) was recommitted to the Ways and Means Committee, due to safety concerns, when the most recent draft changed the tattoo licensure law to simply a registration program, thus avoiding any health or public safety oversight on the tattoo industry.  The briefing seeks to ensure public safety while allowing tattoo artist to practice their trade in a safe manner.

The following organizations or representatives have been invited to participate:

The Director of the State Department of Health or her designee; and

Practicing licensed Tattoo Artist in Hawaii; and

The Producer of Hawaii's "Big Boys Trade Show;" or his designee and

Other related organizations dealing with tattoo artistry or body piercing.

No public testimony will be accepted.

If you require special assistance or auxiliary aids and/or services to participate in the 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.

For further information, please call the Committee Clerk at 586-6050.

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