HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE TWENTY-SEVENTH LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2014
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Rep. Karl Rhoads, Chair |
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Rep. Sharon E. Har, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Della Au Belatti |
Rep. Mark M. Nakashima |
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Rep. Tom Brower |
Rep. Clift Tsuji |
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Rep. Richard Creagan |
Rep. Jessica Wooley |
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Rep. Ken Ito |
Rep. Bob McDermott |
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Rep. Derek S.K. Kawakami |
Rep. Cynthia Thielen |
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Rep. Chris Lee |
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NOTICE OF HEARING
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DATE: |
Thursday, March 27, 2014 |
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TIME: |
2:00 p.m. |
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PLACE: |
Conference Room 325 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A
DECISION MAKING
The following measure(s) were previously heard on March 21, 2014 at 2:00 p.m.:
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RELATING TO FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS. Requires the financial disclosure statements of members of certain boards and commissions to be made available for public inspection and duplication. (SB2682 HD1)
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CPC, JUD |
HEARING
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RELATING TO JURY DUTY. Exempts breastfeeding mothers from jury duty for one year from the birth of the child and for each child that the mother breastfeeds. (SB2452 HD1)
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HLT, JUD |
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RELATING TO DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ADULT FOSTER HOMES. Permits exemptions from two-resident limit for certified adult foster homes for adults with developmental or intellectual disabilities by waiver, if an adult resident is related to the caretaker, and for foster children who turn 18. Permits dual certification as child and adult foster home to accommodate children who turn 18 or specific children. Effective January 1, 2150. (SB2853 HD1)
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HLT, JUD |
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RELATING TO PRIVACY OF HEALTH CARE INFORMATION. Amends the statutes to protect the privacy of developmental disability and mental health information, while allowing reasonable use and disclosure as provided by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). (SD2)
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HLT, JUD |
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RELATING TO THE BOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES. Amends the composition of the Board of Land and Natural Resources by requiring that at least one member shall have a background in native Hawaiian traditional and customary practices.
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WAL, OMH, JUD |
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RELATING TO THE ENDANGERED SPECIES RECOVERY COMMITTEE. Amends the composition of the Endangered Species Recovery Committee by adding a member possessing a background in native Hawaiian traditional and customary practices.
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WAL, OMH, JUD |
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RELATING TO MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY. Amends or deletes statutes containing federal requirements that are addressed in Hawaii Administrative Rules or are unnecessary. (SD1)
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TRN, JUD |
DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW
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· 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. Karl Rhoads Chair |
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