HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE TWENTY-FIFTH LEGISLATURE
INTERIM OF 2009
COMMITTEE ON HUMAN SERVICES |
Rep. John M. Mizuno, Chair |
Rep. Tom Brower, Vice Chair |
Rep. Della Au Belatti |
Rep. Maile S.L. Shimabukuro |
Rep. Joe Bertram, III |
Rep. Ryan I. Yamane |
Rep. Mele Carroll |
Rep. Gene Ward |
Rep. Scott Y. Nishimoto |
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COMMITTEE ON HUMAN SERVICES |
Senator Suzanne Chun Oakland, Chair |
Senator Les Ihara, Jr., Vice Chair |
Sen. Josh Green, M.D. |
Sen. Fred Hemmings |
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY |
Rep. Jon Riki Karamatsu, Chair |
Rep. Ken Ito, Vice Chair |
Rep. Della Au Belatti |
Rep. Hermina M. Morita |
Rep. Rida Cabanilla |
Rep. Blake K. Oshiro |
Rep. Mele Carroll |
Rep. Joseph M. Souki |
Rep. Robert N. Herkes |
Rep. Clift Tsuji |
Rep. Sylvia Luke |
Rep. Glenn Wakai |
Rep. Angus L.K. McKelvey |
Rep. Barbara C. Marumoto |
Rep. John M. Mizuno |
Rep. Cynthia Thielen |
NOTICE OF JOINT INFORMATIONAL BRIEFING
DATE: |
Wednesday, September 30, 2009 |
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11:00 a.m. |
PLACE: |
Conference Room 329 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A
The purpose of this informational briefing is to focus on the elimination of jobs under the Office of Youth Services (OYS), the possible reduction in services as a result of the reduction in force, and a review of all contracts under OYS and such services which are provided under such contracts which may be eliminated or reduced pursuant to the elimination of jobs and contracts under OYS.
The Office of Youth Services is a state agency responsible for providing and coordinating services and programs for at-risk youth to prevent delinquency and reduce the incidence of recidivism. Among its' duties, OYS focuses on providing and supporting "front-end" prevention, diversion, and intervention services. The agency is administratively attached to the Department of Human Services.
The following organizations or individuals have been invited to participate:
Martha T. Torney, Executive Director of the State of Hawaii, Department of Human Services, Office of Youth Services
State of Hawaii, Judiciary, Family Court Representative
Other organizations with a contract with the Department of Human Services, Office of Youth Services
Individuals or organizations whose services or employment may be affected by the elimination of jobs and services under the Office of Youth Services
In order to ensure adequate representation from each testifier or presenters, please limit testimony to five minutes, except for the Executive Director for the Office of Youth Services and the Representative of Family Court.
Only testimony from people on the testifiers list will be accepted.
Persons on the testifiers list 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: One copy (including an original) to Room 315 in the State Capitol;
FAX: For comments less than 5 pages in length, transmit to 586-8524 (Oahu) or 1-800-535-3859 (Neighbor Islands); or
EMAIL: For comments less than 5 pages in length, transmit to HUStestimony@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.
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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 586-6050 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.
For further information, please call the Committee Clerk at 586-6050.
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.
________________________________________ Senator Suzanne Chun Oakland Chair |
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________________________________________ Representative John M. Mizuno Chair |
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________________________________________ Rep. Jon Riki Karamatsu Chair |
APPROVED |
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________________________________________ Senator Colleen Hanabusa Senate President |
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________________________________________ Representative Calvin K.Y. Say Speaker of the House |