THE SENATE

THE TWENTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE

REGULAR SESSION OF 2002

COMMITTEE ON HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Senator David Matsuura, Chair

Senator Jan Yagi Buen, Vice Chair

COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION

Senator Norman Sakamoto, Chair

Senator Avery B. Chumbley, Vice Chair

NOTICE OF HEARING

 

DATE:

Monday, March 18, 2002

TIME:

12:45 P.M.

PLACE:

Conference Room 225

State Capitol

415 South Beretania Street

A G E N D A

The Committees Previously Held Public Hearings On companion (SB2143). New Testimony Offered Should Focus On Substantive Differences Between The House And Senate Versions.

HB 1858

HD2

(HSCR655-02)

RELATING TO BEFORE-SCHOOL, AFTER-SCHOOL, AND WEEKEND PROGRAMS.

Appropriates $1 for before-school, after-school, and weekend programs. (HB1858 HD2) (SB2143)

HHS/EDU, WAM

HB 2761

HD1

(HSCR581-02)

RELATING TO COMMUNITY ORAL HEALTH.

Establishes a comprehensive statewide strategy to address the issues related to the poor oral health of Hawaii's people, especially its children. The comprehensive strategy includes prevention, intervention and treatment of oral health problems. Establishes school-community based dental sealant programs in underserved areas of the state. Provides funds for department of Health to hire dental hygienists assigned to each department of education school complex to provide: (1) oral health education; (2) topical fluoride; and (3) oral health education. Authorizes issuance of general obligation bonds for construction of oral health facilities and equipment at Community health centers. Appropriates funds. (HB2761 HD1)

HHS/EDU, WAM

DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW, IF TIME PERMITS.

Persons wishing to testify should submit 30 copies of their testimony to the committee clerk, Room 226, 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 586-7788.

 

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Senator Norman Sakamoto

Chair

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Senator David Matsuura

Chair