HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE TWENTY-EIGHTH LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2016
Representative Della Au Belatti, Chair |
Representative Richard P. Creagan, Vice Chair |
Rep. Mark J. Hashem |
Rep. Marcus R. Oshiro |
Rep. Jo Jordan |
Rep. Beth Fukumoto Chang |
Rep. Bertrand Kobayashi |
Rep. Andria P.L. Tupola |
Rep. Dee Morikawa |
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Representative Dee Morikawa, Chair |
Representative Bertrand Kobayashi, Vice Chair |
Rep. Della Au Belatti |
Rep. Jo Jordan |
Rep. Richard P. Creagan |
Rep. Marcus R. Oshiro |
Rep. Mark J. Hashem |
Rep. Beth Fukumoto Chang |
AMENDED NOTICE OF HEARING
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Thursday, March 24, 2016 |
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10:15 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
REQUESTING THE DIRECTOR OF HEALTH TO ESTABLISH A FAIR LABOR HOME CARE SERVICES TASK FORCE TO EXAMINE THE IMPACT OF THE FEDERAL REGULATION EXTENDING MINIMUM WAGE AND OVERTIME PAY PROTECTIONS UNDER THE FEDERAL LABOR STANDARDS ACT TO WORKERS WHO PROVIDE ESSENTIAL HOME CARE SERVICES TO PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES AND OLDER ADULTS.
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REQUESTING THE JOHN A. BURNS SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA TO CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR A UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL IN WEST HAWAII.
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EXPRESSING STRONG SUPPORT FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE WAHIAWA CENTER FOR COMMUNITY HEALTH TO PROVIDE PRIMARY MEDICAL CARE SERVICES TO THE MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED POPULATION OF WAHIAWA AND ITS SURROUNDING RURAL COMMUNITIES.
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ENDORSE THE "SCREEN AT 23" CAMPAIGN THAT SCREENS ADULT ASIAN AMERICANS FOR TYPE 2 DIABETES AT A BODY MASS INDEX OF 23.
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URGING THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES AND INJURY PREVENTION SYSTEM BRANCH OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO SUPPORT FUNDING FOR A CENTRALLY LOCATED AMBULANCE STATION IN EWA BEACH.
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DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW
The following measures have been ADDED to the agenda: HCR 72, HCR 90, HCR 76, and HR 38.
The following measures were previously heard on Friday, March 18, 2016 at 9:00 am and Wednesday, March 16, 2016 at 8:30 am. No public testimony will be accepted.
URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO VIGOROUSLY ENFORCE LAWS REGARDING THE LABELING OF PREVIOUSLY FROZEN FISH.
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REQUESTING THE CHIEF OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES AND INJURY PREVENTION SYSTEM BRANCH TO CONVENE AND CHAIR A WORKING GROUP TO DEVELOP A COMMUNITY PARAMEDIC PROGRAM, INCLUDING EDUCATIONAL STANDARDS FOR CERTIFICATIONS, TO ALLEVIATE EMERGENCY SERVICES FROM RESPONDING TO NON-EMERGENCY CALLS.
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO PROTECT PUBLIC HEALTH BY UPDATING ITS RULES REGARDING TUBERCULOSIS.
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________________________________________ Representative Dee Morikawa Chair |
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________________________________________ Representative Della Au Belatti Chair |
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