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 HEARING
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Monday, March 23, 2009 |
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8:30 am |
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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 THE OFFICE OF COMMUNITY SERVICES. Transfers the Office of Community Services from the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to the Department of Human Services. Maintains employment core services and employment creation programs for low-income individuals, immigrants, and refugees with the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations. (SB905 HD1)
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RELATING TO COMMUNITY SERVICE. Requires the DLIR's office of community services to establish a voluntary community service program for all residents between the ages of 15 and 18. Requires DLIR to report to the legislature. (SD2)
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RELATING TO UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE. Extends unemployment benefits to individuals seeking part-time work and to workers separated from employment for a compelling family reason. (SD2)
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URGING NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND COMMUNITY GROUPS TO ESTABLISH SAFETY PROCEDURES FOR ROADSIDE SOLICITATION OF FUNDS AND DONATED GOODS.
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URGING PUBLIC AND PRIVATE AGENCIES TO ENCOURAGE THEIR PARENT CLIENTS TO TURN ON CLOSED CAPTIONING WHEN THEIR CHILDREN WATCH TELEVISION.
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO DETERMINE THE FEASIBILITY OF INCREASING THE BOARD PAYMENT RATE FOR FOSTER BOARDING HOME PARENTS, GROUP HOMES, AND CHILD CARING INSTITUTIONS.
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SUPPORTING THE PEACE CORPS EXPANSION ACT OF 2009.
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CONDEMNING THE HUMAN-RIGHTS ATROCITIES AND VIOLENCE AGAINST CHILDREN IN NORTHERN UGANDA AND THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO, AND URGING CONGRESS TO LEAD THE INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY IN EFFORTS TO PROTECT THE CHILDREN OF UGANDA AND THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO.
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DENOUNCING THE VIOLATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS IN TIBET.
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STRONGLY SUPPORTING THE CONCEPT OF ESTABLISHING A SYSTEM OF JUVENILE INTAKE AND ASSESSMENT CENTERS, AS EMBODIED BY THE PROPOSED PILOT BIG ISLAND JUVENILE INTAKE AND ASSESSMENT CENTER, THROUGHOUT THE STATE.
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ENCOURAGING PARTICIPATION IN THE WHITE RIBBON CAMPAIGN TO END VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN.
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URGING FAITH-BASED ORGANIZATIONS TO NETWORK AND COOPERATE TO SUPPORT FOSTER FAMILIES IN HAWAII.
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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.
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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.
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.
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________________________________________ Rep. John M. Mizuno Chair |
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