THE SENATE

THE TWENTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE

INTERIM OF 2001

A G E N D A

Pursuant to Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 150, S.D.1, H.D.1, the Senate Working Committee will explore options to develop, with the assistance of the pharmaceutical industry, a prescription drug access program that ensures Hawaii's residents, especially the elderly, access to medically necessary prescription drugs. This meeting will discuss but not be limited to the following items:

1. Finalize draft bill on prescription drugs

2. Enabling legislation to implement a 340B program in Hawaii

3. Finalize report to the Legislature

The Committee Does Not Expect Public Testimony.

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.

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