THE SENATE

THE TWENTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE

REGULAR SESSION OF 2001

COMMITTEE ON HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Senator David Matsuura, Chair

Senator Jan Yagi Buen, Vice Chair

NOTICE OF HEARING

 

DATE:

Monday, February 5, 2001

TIME:

2:00 – 5:00 P.M.

PLACE:

Conference Room 225

State Capitol

415 South Beretania Street

A G E N D A

SB 1174

RELATING TO SUBSTANCE ABUSE TESTING.

Deletes the requirement that individuals who are to be tested for substance abuse be given a "medication" disclosure form. (Bunda)

HHS, JDC

SB 1178

RELATING TO CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES.

Revises the statutory listing of controlled substances. (Bunda)

HHS, JDC

SB 1179

RELATING TO DANGEROUS DRUGS.

Eliminates mandatory imprisonment for promoting dangerous drugs in the second degree and promoting dangerous drugs in the third degree. (Bunda, BR)

HHS, JDC

SB 1187

RELATING TO SECURITY AT VARIOUS STATE HOSPITALS.

Transfers the functions and authority of uniformed security employees and security contracts for the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation from the Department of Public Safety to the corporation, and authorizes the corporation to privatize these security functions. (Bunda)

HHS, WAM

SB 1237

relating to public assistance.

Creates welfare safety net program called "Keeping Hope Alive" in DHS to issue vouchers for children in families that will be coming off welfare after the maximum 5 years for housing, child care, clothing, and school supplies. Makes appropriation. Requires case management for such families. (Chun-Oakalnd)

HHS, WAM

 

DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW, IF TIME PERMITS.

Persons wishing to testify should submit 30 copies of their testimony to the committee clerk, Room 225, State Capitol 24 hours prior to the hearing. Testimony may also be faxed if less than 5 pages in length, to the Senate Sergeant-At-Arms Office at 586-6659 or 1-800-586-6659 (toll free for neighbor islands), at least 24 hours prior to the hearing. When faxing, please indicate to whom the testimony is being submitted, the date and time of the hearing, and the required number of copies needed for submittal.

In the interest of time, oral testimony will be limited to one minute to allow sufficient time for committee members to ask questions. Persons submitting written testimony will be recognized at the hearing and may be asked to respond to questions from committee members but will be asked not to read their testimony to the committee.

If you require special assistance or auxiliary aids or services to participate in the public hearing process (i.e., sign language interpreter, wheelchair accessibility, or parking designated for the disabled) please contact the committee clerk 24 hours prior to the hearing so arrangements can be made.

Public Folder. A folder labeled "Public Folder" containing the measures and testimonies for the hearing will be available for shared use by members of the public.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL THE COMMITTEE CLERK AT 586-7788.

 

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Senator David Matsuura

Chair