HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE TWENTY-FIFTH LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2009
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COMMITTEE ON HEALTH |
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Rep. Ryan I. Yamane, Chair |
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Rep. Scott Y. Nishimoto, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Della Au Belatti |
Rep. John M. Mizuno |
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Rep. Joe Bertram, III |
Rep. Maile S.L. Shimabukuro |
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Rep. Tom Brower |
Rep. Lynn Finnegan |
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Rep. Mele Carroll |
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NOTICE OF HEARING
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DATE: |
Tuesday, February 17, 2009 |
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8:30 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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RELATING TO TOXIC PRODUCTS. Prohibits the manufacture, sale, or distribution of products for young children that contain bisphenol-A or phthalates. Requires manufacturers to choose safe alternatives.
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RELATING TO LABELING OF MEAT AND FISH PRODUCTS. Requires truthful labeling of meat and fish that has been gas‑treated.
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HLT, CPC/JUD |
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RELATING TO HEALTH PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION. Appropriates funds to support the Hawaii Quentin Burdick Rural Health Interdisciplinary Training Program. (HB124 HD1)
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HED, HLT, FIN |
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RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII. Establishes loan repayment program and housing stipend program for University of Hawaii medical school graduates practicing in counties with a population of less than 500,000 for a minimum of 6 years.
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HED, HLT, FIN |
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PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE VII, SECTION 12, OF THE HAWAII CONSTITUTION, RELATING TO SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS. Amends Hawaii constitution to allow the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to assist any (rather than just a not-for profit) corporation that provides health care facilities to the general public.
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RELATING TO MANDATORY OVERTIME FOR NURSES. Prohibits both public and private hospitals from forcing nurses to work overtime, except in cases of a federal, state, or county declared emergency. Excludes nurse midwives and nurse anesthetists from mandatory overtime requirements.
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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: 3 copies (including an original) to Room 441 in the State Capitol;
FAX: For comments less than 5 pages in length, transmit to 586-8519 (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 during the course of the hearing it appears that there will not be sufficient time to allow everyone to be heard, the chairperson reserves the right to limit the remaining testifiers to three minutes. This three minute policy will be enforced to ensure fairness and adequate consideration to all bills.
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 586-6150 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. Ryan I. Yamane Chair |
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