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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AMENDED NOTICE OF HEARING
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DATE: |
Friday, March 27, 2009 |
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10:00 a.m. |
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Conference Room 329 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A M E N D E D A G E N D A
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ENSURING THAT ANY LEGISLATIVE EFFORT TO REPAIR THE HEALTHCARE SYSTEM IN HAWAII SHOULD INCORPORATE SUSTAINABLE WELLNESS PROGRAMS THAT ADDRESS THE UNDERLYING CAUSAL FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH CHRONIC DISEASE.
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HLT, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE TO ALLOW AVAILABLE SURPLUS HELICOPTERS TO BE USED FOR MEDICAL EVACUATION SERVICES.
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EBM, HLT |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO ASSESS THE SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL EFFECTS OF REQUIRING HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR COLONOSCOPY COLORECTAL CANCER SCREENING.
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HLT, CPC, LMG |
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The following measure(s) has been DELETED from the agenda: |
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URGING A STATE-LED COORDINATED EFFORT BY THE HEALTH CARE AND TECHNOLOGY COMMUNITIES TO ENSURE THAT HAWAII IS ABLE TO RAPIDLY RESPOND TO AND QUALIFY FOR GRANT MONEY OFFERED IN THE AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT OF 2009 FOR HEALTH CARE INFORMATION EXCHANGE TECHNOLOGY.
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HLT, FIN |
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The following measure(s) has been DELETED from the agenda: |
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The following measure(s) has been DELETED from the agenda:
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REQUESTING A STUDY ON CONTROL MEASURES FOR VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUND EMISSIONS FROM PAINT SPRAY BOOTHS USED BY AUTO BODY REFINISHERS.
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HLT, CPC |
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REQUESTING THAT THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION ESTABLISH A CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE MODULE.
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HLT, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO REVIEW AND ASSESS THE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES IMPLEMENTED BY HOSPITALS TO REDUCE ELECTIVE CESAREAN SECTIONS AND INDUCTION OF LABOR.
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HLT |
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URGING HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO SEEK INCREASED FEDERAL FUNDING TO INITIATE MORE COMPREHENSIVE AND WIDESPREAD HEPATITIS B EDUCATION, PREVENTION, AND TREATMENT PROGRAMS IN HAWAII.
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HLT, FIN |
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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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