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 EDUCATION |
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Senator Norman Sakamoto, Chair |
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Senator Jill N. Tokuda, Vice Chair |
NOTICE OF HEARING
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DATE: |
Monday, March 17, 2008 |
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TIME: |
1:00 PM |
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PLACE: |
Conference Room 016 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A
HTH/EDU:
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RELATING TO THE CANCER RESEARCH SPECIAL FUND. Increases the sources of revenue available to support the Cancer Research Center of Hawaii. Allows moneys in cancer research special fund to be used for capital improvements. (HB2164 HD1)
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HTH ONLY:
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RELATING TO ANATOMICAL GIFTS. Enacts the Revised Uniform Anatomical Gift Act. (HB2139 HD2)
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RELATING TO HEALTH CARE. Establishes the Hawaii Health Corps that will provide loan repayment and stipends for physicians and dentists who agree to work in health professional shortage areas and as first responders during civil defense and other emergencies. Expands the Enterprise Zone Business Tax Credit, general excise tax exemption, and other business incentives to include physicians and dentists who establish or maintain practices in areas designated as enterprise zones. Appropriates funds. (HB2519 HD2)
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RELATING TO HEALTH INSURANCE. Requires all health insurers, mutual benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations to provide mandatory coverage for all policyholders, member, subscribers, and individuals under age 21 for the diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorders. (HB2727 HD2)
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RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS TO ASSIST CASTLE MEDICAL CENTER AND ITS AFFILIATES. Authorizes special purpose revenue bonds to assist Castle Medical Center. Effective July 1, 2020. (HB2271 HD1)
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RELATING TO MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS. Includes marriage and family therapy among the mental illness, alcohol and drug dependence benefits required within the hospital and medical coverage offered under accident and sickness insurance policies and similar insurance products.
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HTH, CPH |
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RELATING TO SUBSTANCE ABUSE. Requires the licensing of clean and sober homes and the establishment of standard operating procedures. (HB2816 HD2)
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RELATING TO GRADUATES OF FOREIGN ACUPUNCTURE PROGRAMS. Requires applicants for acupuncture licensure who graduated from foreign institutes to have their educational information evaluated by a professional crediting evaluator as a prerequisite for taking an exam and getting a license in Hawaii.
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RELATING TO MEDICAL MARIJUANA. Creates the medical marijuana task force to discuss issues regarding adequate supplies of medical marijuana for qualified patients, the value of constructing secure growing facilities for medical marijuana patients to use to produce their medicine, and study inter-island travel issues related to medical marijuana. (HB2675 HD2)
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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. Please indicate: (1) the date and time of the hearing, and (2) if you are planning to testify in person OR if you want your written comments inserted into the official record only.
· 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. Please indicate: (1) the date and time of the hearing, and (2) if you are planning to testify in person OR if you want your written comments inserted into the official record only.
· By Email: Testimony may be emailed if less than 5 pages in length. Please indicate the date and time of the hearing.
For those who plan to testify in person, please email your testimony to: HTHInPerson@capitol.hawaii.gov.
For those who do NOT plan to testify in person, please email your written comments to testimony@capitol.hawaii.gov for inclusion in the written record.
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 David Y. Ige Chair |
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________________________________________ Senator Norman Sakamoto Chair |
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