REQUESTING A STUDY OF THE CURRENT POLICIES AND CRITERIA USED IN CONDUCTING SUNRISE REVIEWS PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 26H, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES.

SCR 148

URGING THE DESIGNATION OF ALL AREAS OF THE STATE CAPITOL AS A SMOKE-FREE WORKPLACE.

REQUESTING THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER TO DO AN ACTUARIAL ANALYSIS OF THE UTILIZATION AND RATE IMPACTS, IF ANY, OF REINSTATING NATUROPATHY AMONG THE PERSONAL INJURY PROTECTION BENEFITS IN MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE.

ESTABLISHING AN INTERIM WORKING GROUP TO DISSEMINATE INFORMATION REGARDING PRESCRIPTION DRUG CARD DISCOUNT PROGRAMS OFFERED BY PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANIES.

SCR 31

REQUESTING THE CREATION OF A CONSUMER EDUCATION CAMPAIGN INFORMING CONSUMERS OF THE RELATIVE MERITS OF GENERIC DRUGS.

CONVENING AN INTERIM STUDY BY THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TO EXPLORE WAYS TO MAXIMIZE FEDERAL FUNDING FOR HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAMS.

REQUESTING A REVIEW OF STATE YOUTH SERVICES AND A STUDY ON CONSOLIDATING YOUTH SERVICES.

SCR 46

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO ENCOURAGE THE DEVELOPMENT AND USE OF FOOD GARDENS AS A TEACHING TOOL IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS.

HB 1900

HD1

RELATING TO INTOXICATING LIQUOR.

Requires premises licensed to sell intoxicating liquor to post warning statements regarding the possible effects of drinking alcohol while pregnant. (HB1900 HD1)

(Please note: The Committee on TIA will hold its decision making on the above measure(s) on Thursday, April 4, 2002 at 1:45 in conference room 212. The Committee on CPH will hold its decision making on the above measure(s) on Thursday, April 4, 2002 at 9:00 am in conference room 016.)

REQUESTING A STUDY OF STATE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FOR LONG-TERM CARE AND HAWAII'S ELDERLY.

REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO ASSESS THE SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL EFFECTS OF REQUIRING HEALTH INSURERS TO OFFER COVERAGE FOR NATUROPATHS, ACUPUNCTURISTS, AND CHIROPRACTORS.

REQUESTING A COMPARATIVE STUDY ON HEALTH INSURANCE MARKET CONDITIONS.

HHS/CPH

URGING THE GOVERNOR TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO ADDRESS THE CONTINUAL NEED AND UNMET DEMAND FOR TRANSITIONAL HOUSING AND SOCIAL WELFARE FACILITIES ON OAHU.

HB 2065

HD1

RELATING TO NURSES.

Authorizes the board of nursing, rather than DCCA and the board of medical examiners, respectively, to grant prescriptive authority to APRNs and to designate formularies. Establishes an advisory committee on formularies. Deletes obsolete language. (HB2065 HD1)

CPH/HHS

(Please note: The Committee on CPH will hold its decision making on the above measure(s) on Thursday, April 4, 2002 at 9:00 am in conference room 016.)

HB 2440

HD1

RELATING TO CHAPTER 846E, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES.

Makes statutory revisions to comply with the Hawaii Supreme Court's decision in State of Hawaii v. Eto Bani. (HB2440 HD1)