THE SENATE
THE TWENTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2002
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Senator David Matsuura, Chair |
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Senator Jan Yagi Buen, Vice Chair |
MEASURES DEFERRED TO FRIDAY, MARCH 22, 2002
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TIME: |
1:00 pm |
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PLACE: |
Conference Room 225 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
DECISION MAKING ON THE FOLLOWING MEASURE(S):
(Deferred from March 20, 2002)
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HB 2741 HD2 (HSCR475-02) |
RELATING TO THE CIGARETTE AND TOBACCO TAX. Increases the excise tax paid by wholesalers or dealers on cigarettes and tobacco products sold or used after June 30, 2002, to 6 cents per cigarette, and to forty percent of the wholesale price of the tobacco product. (HB2741 HD2) |
HHS, WAM |
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HB 2709 (HSCR578-02) |
RELATING TO HEALTH. Determines how moneys in the hospital and medical facilities special fund are expended. Limits amount to be spent on education. Returns amounts in excess of $ to general fund annually. Clarifies that DOH administrative penalties are to be deposited to the general fund. |
HHS, WAM |
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SCR 177 |
ENCOURAGING ALL ACCREDITED POST-SECONDARY MEDICAL AND HEALTHCARE EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN HAWAII TO OFFER COURSES IN PALLIATIVE CARE. |
HHS, WAM |
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HB 2487 HD1 (HSCR539-02) Proposed SD1 |
RELATING TO DEATH WITH DIGNITY. Allows a terminally ill, competent adult to obtain a prescription for medication to end his or her life in a humane and dignified manner through a self-administered oral lethal dose. Prohibits mercy killings, lethal injections, and active euthanasia. (HB2487 HD1) The Proposed SD1 Will Be Available In Room 226 At The State Capitol48 Hours Prior To The Hearing. |
HHS, JDC |
No testimony will be accepted.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL THE COMMITTEE CLERK AT 586-7788.