HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE TWENTY-NINTH LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2018
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Rep. John M. Mizuno, Chair |
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Rep. Bertrand Kobayashi, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Della Au Belatti |
Rep. Andria P.L. Tupola |
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Rep. Lei R. Learmont |
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NOTICE OF DECISION MAKING
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Thursday, February 8, 2018 |
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11:30am |
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Conference Room 329 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A
The following measures were previously heard on Wednesday, February 7, 2018.
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RELATING TO CANNABIS FOR MEDICAL USE. Amends the reciprocity program, subject to certain safeguards, reporting and transparency requirements, and payment of a visiting patient certifying fee. Extends the maximum period of validity of a qualifying patient's written certification of a debilitating medical condition. Allows a bona fide physician-patient or advanced practice registered nurse-patient relationship to be established via telehealth. Adds certain devices that provide safe pulmonary administration to the list of medical cannabis products that may be manufactured and distributed. Increases the tetrahydrocannabinol limit per pack or container of certain manufactured cannabis products. Exempts from the background check requirement employees of a dispensary or subcontracted production center or retail dispensing location without direct access, contact, or exposure to any cannabis or manufactured cannabis product. Conditions the department of health's mandatory disclosure of information and documents of dispensaries and production centers, for purposes of verifying qualifying patient information, only upon receipt of a legally authorized subpoena.
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HHS, JUD, FIN |
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RELATING TO MEDICAL CANNABIS. Medical Cannabis Omnibus Bill. Extends the time that a qualifying patient's certification is valid. Acknowledges patient-relationship in practice of telehealth. Allows for safe inhalation of cannabis products in prescribed devices. Increases the tetrahydrocannabinol limit per package. Exempts background checks of employees under certain conditions. Establishes a reciprocity program for visiting patients.
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HHS, JUD, FIN |
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RELATING TO MEDICAL CANNABIS. Establishes the Office of Medical Cannabis Control and Regulation in the Department of Health to administer cannabis patient registration and dispensary licensing and regulation. Extends civil service exemptions. Extends interim rulemaking authority. Appropriates moneys.
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HHS, FIN |
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RELATING TO THE MEDICAL USE OF CANNABIS. Clarifies that medical use of cannabis is not considered to be a state or federal crime.
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HHS, JUD |
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RELATING TO THE PRACTICE OF BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS. Clarifies the scope of licensure for individuals engaged in the practice of behavior analysis in a school setting.
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HHS, IAC, FIN |
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As this is a decision making meeting only, no public testimony will be accepted.
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 586-6050 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.
For further information, please call the Committee Clerk at 586-6050.
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________________________________________ Rep. John M. Mizuno Chair |
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