THE SENATE

THE TWENTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE

REGULAR SESSION OF 2002

COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE, CONSUMER PROTECTION, AND HOUSING

Senator Ron Menor, Chair

Senator Matt Matsunaga, Vice Chair

COMMITTEE ON HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Senator David Matsuura, Chair

Senator Jan Yagi Buen, Vice Chair

NOTICE OF HEARING

DATE:

Wednesday, March 20, 2002

TIME:

10:30 a.m.

PLACE:

Conference Room 016

State Capitol

415 South Beretania Street

A G E N D A

HB 2207

HD1

(HSCR551-02)

RELATING TO INSURANCE FRAUD.

Amends article 10A of chapter 431 and chapters 432 and 432D, HRS, to allow prosecution of health insurance fraud; establishes criminal penalties; allows recovery of amounts defrauded, and limits civil limits civil liability of a person providing information to assist in prosecution. (HB2207 HD1)

HHS/CPH, JDC

     

HB 1761

HD1

(HSCR435-02)

RELATING TO INSURANCE.

Gives insurance commissioner power to regulate health insurance rates. (HB1761 HD1)

CPH/HHS, WAM

     

DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW, IF TIME PERMITS.

Persons wishing to testify on HHS/CPH bill should submit 35 copies of their testimony to Room 226. For CPH/HHS bill, submit 35 copies of their testimony to the committee clerk, Room 219, 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.

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 586-6740.

 

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Senator David Matsuura

Chair

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Senator Ron Menor

Chair