THE SENATE
THE TWENTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2008
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COMMITTEE ON HEALTH |
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Senator David Y. Ige, Chair |
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Senator Carol Fukunaga, Vice Chair |
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COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE, CONSUMER PROTECTION, AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING |
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Senator Russell S. Kokubun, Chair |
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Senator David Y. Ige, Vice Chair |
NOTICE OF HEARING
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DATE: |
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 |
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1:15 PM |
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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 THE CENTER FOR NURSING. Makes permanent the deposit and disbursement of certain nursing fees into the compliance resolution fund for the credit of the center for nursing special fund.
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HTH/CPH, WAM |
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HTH ONLY: |
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MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR A MONUMENT TO BE PLACED IN KALAWAO COUNTY RECOGNIZING THOSE WHO WERE SENT TO KALAUPAPA WITH HANSEN'S DISEASE. Makes an appropriation to the department of health for a monument to be placed in Kalawao county recognizing those who were sent to Kalaupapa with Hansen's disease.
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HTH, WAM |
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RELATING TO HEALTH. Amends the informed written consent and pre-test counseling requirements to provide for voluntary HIV testing as a routine part of clinical care. Makes an appropriation.
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HTH, WAM |
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MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR HEALTH CARE SERVICES. Appropriates funds to the department of health for health care and related services to people living with the human immunodeficiency virus or acquired immunodeficiency syndrome.
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HTH, WAM |
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RELATING TO THE HOSPITAL LOAN GUARANTEE PROGRAM. Establishes a hospital loan guarantee program to guarantee a portion of a loan by a private financial institution to a hospital that is experiencing short-term financial problems. Repealed 6/30/20 .
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HTH, WAM |
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RELATING TO HOSPITALS. Establishes a hospital capital loan program under department of health. Requires loan to Hawaii Medical Center, LLC.
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HTH, WAM |
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RELATING TO THE PATIENTS' BILL OF RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES ACT. Amends the Patients' Bill of Rights and Responsibilities Act by prohibiting certain unfair or deceptive business practices by managed care plans, such as disenrolling a person because of a medical condition.
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HTH, CPH |
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RELATING TO WORKSITE WELLNESS PROGRAMS. Gives State and counties immunity from liability for injury and damage that occur as a result of voluntary participation in state and county worksite wellness programs.
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HTH, JDL |
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RELATING TO NOISE. Increases the fine for exhaust pipes or mufflers that increase the noise emitted by a moped, motorcycle, or motor vehicle.
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HTH, JDL |
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RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE. Exempts motor vehicle insurers from being required to make available to the insured, at the insured's option, personal injury protection benefits through managed care, if there are fewer than 5 managed care providers or equivalent entities within 25 miles of the claimant.
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HTH, CPH |
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RELATING TO INSURANCE. Improves the Insurance Commissioner's ability to protect consumers from improper transactions between health insurance companies and their affiliates by authorizing the Commissioner to monitor the relationships and transactions between these companies and their affiliates.
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HTH, CPH |
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RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE. In determining motor vehicle insurance policy personal injury protection benefits, imposes the same limitations on the number of visits, charge per visit, and combined total visits for therapeutic massage treatments as are imposed on naturopathic, chiropractic, and acupuncture treatments.
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HTH, CPH |
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RELATING TO MEDICAL LIABILITY. Limits noneconomic damages that may be recovered in medical tort actions. Limits the amount of attorney's fees that may be collected in connection with a medical tort action.
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HTH, JDL |
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RELATING TO MEDICAL LIABILITY. Limits noneconomic damages that may be recovered in medical tort actions. Limits the amount of attorney's fees that may be collected in connection with a medical tort action. Amends the definition of "health care provider" and "medical tort". Sunsets on the earlier of the date on which an insurer does not comply with the premium rate caps, or July 1, 2015.
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HTH, JDL |
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RELATING TO INSURANCE. Repeals the health insurance rate filing requirements in order to charge health care insurance companies the responsibility of determining their own rates.
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HTH, CPH |
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RELATING TO TOBACCO PRODUCTS. Prohibits use of tobacco products by minors. Requires minor to complete a tobacco use cessation program, perform community service, and have his or her driver's license revoked for one year.
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HTH, JDL |
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RELATING TO CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES. Prohibits pre-signed and predated prescriptions. Clarifies how the narcotic enforcement division administrator shall conduct inspections at pharmacies.
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HTH, JDL |
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RELATING TO THE I-SAVERX PRESCRIPTION DRUG PROGRAM. Directs governor to establish the State of Hawaii's participation in the I-SaveRx prescription drug program to provide residents with increased access to affordable drugs.
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HTH, CPH |
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RELATING TO HEALTH. Establishes a health and safety program within the department of health and an oversight committee for biological research laboratories and facilities that study and contain biological agents, human pathogens, or toxins in Hawaii.
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HTH, WAM |
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RELATING TO LIABILITY. Exempts from liability emergency care rendered by a health care provider or health care facility in response to specified emergencies.
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HTH, JDL |
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RELATING TO HOSPITAL-ACQUIRED INFECTIONS. Enacts the hospital-acquired infection disclosure and hospital-acquired infection prevention law to detect, report, and prevent organism caused infections in hospitals and medical facilities.
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HTH, WAM |
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RELATING TO HEALTH. Requires health insurance providers to cover treatments for cancer.
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HTH, CPH |
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RELATING TO ADVERTISING BY MANUFACTURERS OF PRESCRIPTION DRUGS AND DISCLOSURE OF CLINICAL TRIALS. Requires prescription drug ads to meet federal standards, public disclosure of clinical trial information, and drug manufacturers to pay fees to department of health to fund a public education initiative on clinical trials and drug safety. Establishes special fund.
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HTH, 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 215, 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 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 586-6363.
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________________________________________ Senator Russell S. Kokubun Chair |
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________________________________________ Senator David Y. Ige Chair |
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