THE SENATE
THE TWENTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2008
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COMMITTEE ON HUMAN SERVICES AND PUBLIC HOUSING |
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Senator Suzanne Chun Oakland, Chair |
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Senator Les Ihara, Jr., Vice Chair |
NOTICE OF HEARING
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Tuesday, January 29, 2008 |
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1:30 p.m. |
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Conference Room 016 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A
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RELATING TO ELDER AFFAIRS. Prohibits the director of the executive office on aging from altering, editing or withholding any work product issued by policy advisory board for elder affairs because it is inconsistent with the policy of the administration.
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HSP |
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RELATING TO LONG-TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN. Expands the long-term care ombudsman program by adding three additional ombudsman positions, one for each neighboring county.
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HSP, WAM |
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RELATING TO THE TASK FORCE ON AGING. Establishes a task force on aging to study the need for and feasibility of establishing a department of aging. Requires the task force on aging to submit findings and recommendations to the legislature. Appropriates funds for the task force on aging.
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HSP, WAM |
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RELATING TO SENIOR CENTERS. Makes appropriation for certain senior centers on Oahu.
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HSP, WAM |
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RELATING TO THE TASK FORCE ON AGING. Establishes a task force on aging to study the need for and feasibility of establishing a department of aging. Requires the task force on aging to submit findings and recommendations to the legislature. Appropriates funds for the task force on aging.
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HSP, WAM |
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RELATING TO CAREGIVING. Extends the joint legislative committee on family caregiving; changes the committee's name to the joint legislative committee on aging in place; expands the committee's mandate to include aging in place issues related to family caregiving; requires the aging and disability resource center to report to the committee; requires the joint legislative committee to conduct a cash and counseling project; appropriates funds to the joint legislative committee; allows kupuna care to include overnight, weekend, and emergency respite, as well as provide grants to caregivers and for home modification; appropriates funds to the kupuna care program. As the committee previously heard SB No. 2291 testimony on Thursday, January 24, 2008, which is identical to measure SB 2830, no testimony will be heard.
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RELATING TO PUBLIC HOUSING. Prohibits the consumption of any liquor on any public sidewalk or common area within a public housing project.
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HSP, JDL |
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MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR WEST HAWAII HOUSING. Appropriates funds to help with construction of a facility that will provide housing and services for individuals and families that are successfully transitioning through the homeless continuum on the island of Hawaii.
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HSP, WAM |
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MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE HAWAII HOUSING AUTHORITY TO UPGRADE FIRE SAFETY SYSTEMS. Makes an appropriation for Hawaii public housing authority to upgrade fire safety systems.
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HSP, WAM |
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RELATING TO REAL PROPERTY. Amends the definition of "familial status" in HRS section 515‑2, to specify that a non-parent individual cohabiting with any minor children must have the written consent of the child's parent in order to qualify for "familial status" under the state housing laws.
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HSP, JDL |
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RELATING TO PUBLIC HOUSING. Prohibits smoking in and around public housing projects under the jurisdiction of the Hawaii public housing authority.
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HSP |
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MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE KALOKO HOUSING PROGRAM. Appropriates funds to finance the Koloko housing program on the island of Hawaii to assist the homeless.
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HSP, WAM |
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RELATING TO FUNERALS. Establishes requirements for pre-need funeral and interment salespersons. Establishes requirements for the solicitation of pre-need funeral and interment goods and services. Makes various amendments to the laws governing pre-need funeral and interment contracts and trusts.
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HSP, CPH |
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RELATING TO THE FUNERAL INDUSTRY. Establishes requirements for pre-need funeral and interment salespersons. Establishes requirements for the solicitation of pre-need funeral and interment goods and services. Makes various amendments to the laws governing pre-need funeral and interment contracts and trusts. Requires the director of commerce and consumer affairs to conduct yearly audits of funeral authorities engaging in the sale of pre-need funeral and interment goods and services for three years, beginning fiscal year 2008.
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HSP, CPH |
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RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS. Appropriates funds to the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to provide alternative shelter for the homeless and acquire land.
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HSP, WAM |
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RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS. Requires the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to conduct a study on various homeless solutions.
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HSP, WAM |
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RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE. Requires motor vehicle insurers to reduce the rates of senior citizens who successfully complete a driver improvement course.
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HSP, CPH |
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RELATING TO THE DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ADVOCACY SYSTEM. Authorizes governor to appoint 2 members from lists of nominees submitted by the senate president and speaker of the house of representatives, to the governing board of the State's advocacy system for persons with developmental disabilities, organized as a nonprofit entity under 42 United States Code section 15044.
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HSP, WAM |
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Decision Making to follow, if time permits.
Persons wishing to testify should submit testimony in one of the following ways at least 24 hours prior to the hearing:
· In person: 1 copy of their testimony to the committee clerk, Room 226, State Capitol.
· By fax: Testimony may 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 which committee the testimony is being submitted and the date and time of the hearing.
· By Email: Testimony may be emailed if less than 5 pages in length, to the Legislature's Public Access Room at testimony@capitol.hawaii.gov. Please indicate to which committee the testimony is being submitted and the date and time of the hearing. Email sent to individual offices or any other Senate office will not be accepted.
If you require special assistance or auxiliary aids or services to participate in the public hearing process (i.e., sign or foreign language interpreter or wheelchair accessibility), please contact the committee clerk 24 hours prior to the hearing so arrangements can be made.
Please note: Documents made available through the Testimony hyperlink(s) above may not be posted until the start of the hearing.
Public Folder. A folder labeled “Public Folder” containing the measures and testimonies for the hearing will be available for shared use by members of the public.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL THE COMMITTEE CLERK AT 586-6130
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________________________________________ Senator Suzanne Chun Oakland Chair |
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