HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE TWENTY-FIFTH LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2009
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COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATIVE MANAGEMENT |
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Rep. James Kunane Tokioka, Chair |
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Rep. Blake K. Oshiro, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Pono Chong |
Rep. Lynn Finnegan |
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Rep. Cindy Evans |
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NOTICE OF HEARING
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DATE: |
Friday, February 13, 2009 |
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2:15pm |
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Conference Room 423 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A
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MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE AUDITOR. Appropriates funds for the auditor to conduct a financial audit of all federal funds designated for health care and received by the department of human services.
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HUS/HLT, LMG, FIN |
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RELATING TO HAWAII'S ECONOMY. Direct the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to undertake an economic diagnostic assessment of the State's economy. Makes an appropriation for costs of economic consultants to assist in the study. (HB1603 HD1)
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EBM, LMG, FIN |
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RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY. Makes clear that the office of the ombudsman has the authority to investigate facilities that hold Hawaii inmates, appropriates funds to conduct investigations, and makes gender neutral amendments.
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PBS, LMG, FIN |
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RELATING TO PRIVATE PRISON PERFORMANCE AUDIT. Authorizes the state auditor to conduct performance audits of private prisons housing Hawaii inmates, namely Red Rock Correctional Center and Saguaro Correctional Center in Eloy, Arizona and Otter Creek Correctional Center in Wheelwright, Kentucky in the following areas: (1) treatment and services that Corrections Corporation of America is providing to Hawaii inmates including medical, mental health, substance abuse treatment, education, vocational training, and food services; (2) visitation, videoconferencing, and telephone communication; and (3) the department of public safety's monitoring of private prisons, enforcement of contract provisions, and public access to contracts and monitoring reports.
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PBS, LMG, 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 439 in the State Capitol;
FAX: For comments less than 5 pages in length, transmit to 586-6340 (Oahu) or 1-800-535-3859 (Neighbor Islands); or
EMAIL: For comments less than 5 pages in length, transmit to LMGtestimony@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 586-6340 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. James Kunane Tokioka Chair |
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