THE TWENTY-SIXTH LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2012
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Senator Josh Green, M.D., Chair |
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Senator Clarence K. Nishihara, Vice Chair |
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Senator Clayton Hee, Chair |
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Senator Maile S.L. Shimabukuro, Vice Chair |
NOTICE OF HEARING
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Tuesday, March 20, 2012. |
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10:00 a.m. |
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Conference Room 016 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A
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RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF LANGUAGE ACCESS. Transfers the Office of Language Access to the Department of Health, as an administratively attached agency. Effective July 1, 2012.
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HTH/JDL, WAM |
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RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION. Requires the Office of the Auditor to conduct a study that analyzes the concerns within the healthcare community about the difficulty in providing healthcare in workers' compensation cases due to their low reimbursement rates. Effective July 1, 2012. (HB2152 HD2)
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RELATING TO CIVIL UNIONS. Amends various statutory provisions related to civil unions for clarity and conformity. Deletes the eligibility requirement for a civil union requiring termination of an existing reciprocal beneficiary relationship. Authorizes any licensing agent statewide to issue a civil union license. Makes a reciprocal beneficiary relationship automatically terminate upon either party entering into a civil union or marriage that is solemnized both in Hawaii and in other jurisdictions. Authorizes name change on the certificate of civil union. Confirms the family court has jurisdiction over the divorce, annulment, and separation of a union that is recognized as a civil union in this State. Effective retroactive to January 1, 2012. (HB2569 HD2)
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Decision Making to follow, if time permits.
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_____________________________________ Senator Clayton Hee Chair |
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_____________________________________ Senator Josh Green, M.D. Chair |
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