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

MEASURES DEFERRED TO FRIDAY, MARCH 22, 2002

TIME:

1:00 PM

PLACE:

Conference Room 225

State Capitol

415 South Beretania Street

DECISION MAKING ON THE FOLLOWING MEASURE(S):

(Deferred from Wednesday, March 20, 2002)

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.

HHS/CPH, JDC

HB 1761

HD1

(HSCR435-02)

RELATING TO INSURANCE.

Gives insurance commissioner power to regulate health insurance rates.

CPH/HHS, WAM

(Please note: The Committee on CPH will hold its decision making on these measures on Thursday, March 21, 2002 at 9:00 a.m. in conference room 016.)

HB 1751

HD2

(HSCR649-02)

MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SEX OFFENDER TREATMENT PROGRAM.

Appropriates funds for the Hawaii paroling authority to provide a continuum of care for the sex offender parolee population.

HHS/JDC, WAM

(Please note: The Committee on JDC will hold its decision making on this measure on Thursday, March 21, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. in conference room 229.)

HB 2834

(HSCR433-02)

RELATING TO PRESCRIPTION DRUGS.

Establishes the Hawaii Rx Program to make prescription drugs more affordable to all residents of the State.

CPH/HHS, WAM

(Please note: The Committee on CPH held its decision making on this measure on Wednesday, March 20, 2002.)

SCR 35

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO ESTABLISH A FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.

 

HHS, WAM

HB 1901

HD2

(HSCR691-02)

RELATING TO HIV TESTING FOR SEXUAL OFFENSES.

Allows for court order to provide for HIV testing of those charged with sexual assault, child abuse, and incest. Mandates HIV testing of those convicted of sexual assault, child abuse, and incest.

HHS, JDC

No testimony will be accepted.

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