HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE TWENTY-SEVENTH LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2013
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Rep. Della Au Belatti, Chair |
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Rep. Dee Morikawa, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Rida T.R. Cabanilla |
Rep. Bertrand Kobayashi |
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Rep. Mele Carroll |
Rep. Justin H. Woodson |
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Rep. Jo Jordan |
Rep. Lauren Kealohilani Cheape |
AMENDED NOTICE OF HEARING
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DATE: |
Wednesday, March 27, 2013 |
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10:00 AM |
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Conference Room 329 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A M E N D E D A G E N D A
The following measure(s) has been ADDED to the agenda: HCR 81/ HR 62
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RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH. Adds definition of "law enforcement officer". Amends references from "police officer" to "law enforcement officer" in the Hawaii Revised Statutes sections relating to emergency admission and involuntary hospitalization. Authorizes advanced practice registered nurses to assess whether there is probable cause to believe a person is mentally ill or suffering from substance abuse or is otherwise in need of care, treatment, or both. (SD1)
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PBS, HLT |
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REQUESTING COLLABORATION AMONG VARIOUS STATE AGENCIES TO IDENTIFY BARRIERS RELATING TO THE PRACTICE OF ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSING TO THE FULL EXTENT OF THE NURSES' EDUCATION AND TRAINING IN THE STATE.
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HLT, HED, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO DEVELOP AN ACTION PLAN TO ELIMINATE DIESEL CREMATORS IN THE STATE.
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HLT, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE ON AGING TO CONTINUE ITS RESEARCH OF THE TIMEBANKING CONCEPT FOR HAWAII'S RESPITE SYSTEM.
URGING THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE HAWAII EMPLOYER-UNION HEALTH BENEFITS TRUST FUND TO PAY THE TRICARE RESERVE SELECT PREMIUM FOR ELIGIBLE STATE AND COUNTY EMPLOYEES WHO ARE MEMBERS OF THE NATIONAL GUARD AND RESERVES WHO DECLINE HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE THROUGH THE HAWAII EMPLOYER-UNION HEALTH BENEFITS TRUST FUND AND INSTEAD OPT FOR HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE THROUGH TRICARE RESERVE SELECT.
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HLT, CPC
HLT, FIN |
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ENCOURAGING THE BOARD OF EDUCATION AND DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, TO DEVELOP AND ADOPT GUIDELINES FOR THE TRAINING OF SCHOOL EMPLOYEES AND QUALIFIED VOLUNTEERS TO PROVIDE CARE TO STUDENTS WITH DIABETES.
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HLT, EDN |
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ENCOURAGING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII ADMINISTRATION TO ESTABLISH AND IMPLEMENT A TOBACCO-FREE UNIVERSITY POLICY FOR ALL UNIVERSITY CAMPUSES AND FACILITIES.
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HLT, HED |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO EVALUATE THE FEASIBILITY OF IMPOSING A SALES TAX ON NON-ESSENTIAL FOOD ITEMS.
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HLT, FIN |
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ENCOURAGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ESTABLISH AN EMERGENCY SERVICES PATIENT ADVOCATE PROGRAM TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO AND ADVOCATE ON BEHALF OF PATIENTS RECEIVING EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE.
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HLT, FIN |
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DESIGNATING OCTOBER 2013 AS BRAIN INJURY AWARENESS MONTH.
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HLT, FIN |
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RECOGNIZING ONE DAY IN SEPTEMBER 2013 AS HYDROCEPHALUS AWARENESS DAY IN HAWAII.
ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE TO ESTABLISH EARLY LEARNING WELLNESS GUIDELINES.
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HLT, FIN
HLT, EDN, FIN
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY: HAWAII DIVISION, TO DEVELOP DRAFT LEGISLATION ESTABLISHING, IMPLEMENTING, AND MONITORING CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL LICENSED MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS IN HAWAII.
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HLT, CPC |
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REQUESTING THE DIRECTOR OF HEALTH TO RECONVENE THE CLEAN AND SOBER HOMES AND HALFWAY HOUSES TASK FORCE.
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HLT, FIN |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND THE HAWAII PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION TO DEVELOP DRAFT LEGISLATION ESTABLISHING, IMPLEMENTING, AND MONITORING CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL LICENSED PSYCHOLOGISTS IN HAWAII.
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HLT, CPC |
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URGING THE CONVENING OF A TASK FORCE TO ESTABLISH A STROKE SYSTEM OF CARE IN THE STATE.
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HLT, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A TASK FORCE TO INVESTIGATE THE FERAL CAT INFESTATION AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA.
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HLT, HED |
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DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW
Persons wishing to offer comments should submit testimony at least 24 hours prior to the hearing. Testimony should indicate:
· Testifier's name with position/title and organization;
· The Committee(s) to which the comments are directed;
· The date and time of the hearing; and
· Measure number.
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________________________________________ Rep. Dee Morikawa Vice-Chair |
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