HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE TWENTY-FIFTH LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2009
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COMMITTEE ON HUMAN SERVICES |
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Rep. John M. Mizuno, Chair |
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Rep. Tom Brower, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Della Au Belatti |
Rep. Maile S.L. Shimabukuro |
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Rep. Joe Bertram, III |
Rep. Ryan I. Yamane |
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Rep. Mele Carroll |
Rep. Gene Ward |
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Rep. Scott Y. Nishimoto |
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NOTICE OF INFORMATIONAL BRIEFING
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DATE: |
Monday, February 23, 2009 |
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11:00 a.m. |
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Conference Room 329 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
The purpose of this informational briefing is to discuss ways to strengthen partnerships among federal, state, and private initiatives to reduce the impact of domestic violence and drug abuse in Hawaii. The briefing will focus on building strategies to empower our communities. Family services will also be discussed, as well as Health Start Programs for at-risk families.
The following organizations or representatives have been invited to participate:
The Director of the Department of Human Services or her designee; and
A Representative from the Healthy Start Program; and
William Haning, MD, from the University of Hawaii, John A. Burns School of Medicine; and
The Honolulu Police Chief or his designee; and
The National Methamphetamine Training & Technical Assistance Center
Priscilla Lisicich, Co-Director
Terree Schmidt-Whelan, Co-Director
Ed Gomes, Regional Center Coordinator; and
John Neiswender, Chief Financial Officer, Pierce County Alliance (attending only); and
Alan Johnson, CEO Hina Mauka; and
A Representative from the State Attorney General; and
A Representative from the City Prosecutor.
No public testimony will be accepted.
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.
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. John M. Mizuno Chair |
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