THE SENATE
THE TWENTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2002
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COMMITTEE ON HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES |
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Senator David Matsuura, Chair |
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Senator Jan Yagi Buen, Vice Chair |
NOTICE OF HEARING
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DATE: |
Wednesday, February 13, 2002 |
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TIME: |
1:00 P.M. |
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PLACE: |
Conference Room 225 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A
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SB 3022 |
RELATING TO HEALTH. Authorizes SHPDA to monitor and audit services for persons with developmental disabilities or mental retardation; authorizes SHPDA administrator to appoint staff; removes projects dedicated to meeting the State's obligations under court orders from exemptions from certificates of need requirements; transfers the office of health care assurance to SHPDA. |
HHS, WAM |
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SB 2941 |
RELATING TO HEALTH. Expands the hospital and medical facilities special fund to include education and public outreach. Provides that administrative penalties be deposited into the general fund. |
HHS, WAM |
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SB 2881 |
RELATING TO ELDERLY CARE. Extends the duration of the PACE demonstration project at Maluhia. |
HHS, WAM |
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SB 2148 |
RELATING TO RESPITE SERVICES. Establishes the Hawaii respite services trust fund to provide funding for grants to caregivers for respite services. |
HHS, WAM |
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SB 3035 |
RELATING TO MEDICAL CARE PAYMENTS. Appropriates funds for an economic feasibility study relating to the establishment of a world-class farmers' market |
HHS, WAM |
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SB 3077 |
RELATING TO EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES. Requires DOH to include in standards for EMS services, standards requiring ambulance service providers licensed by the state to establish and maintain an alcohol and substance abuse policy for employees that is comparable to those holding commercial drivers' licenses. |
HHS, WAM |
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SB 2985 |
RELATING TO QUALIFIED IMPROVEMENT TAX CREDIT. Provides a tax credit for improvements made to federally qualified health centers. |
HHS, WAM |
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SB 2867 |
RELATING TO MEDICAID. Sets medicaid payments at a level closer to the actual costs of quality care offered by providers. Makes appropriations. |
HHS, WAM |
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SB 2087 |
RELATING TO THE PRACTICE OF PHARMACY. Redefines pharmacy to include a wide range of activities. |
HHS, CPH |
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SB 2027 |
RELATING TO PRESCRIPTION DRUGS. Creates special fund to hold Medicaid prescription drug rebates to State, to be earmarked for prescription drug program for uninsured or for S-CHIP program; directs governor to convene a blue ribbon committee to determine how to utilize funds and to submit proposal to legislature. |
HHS, WAM |
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SB 2105 |
RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES. Establishes program under DHS to allow non-QUEST and medically uninsured persons to purchase prescription drugs at Medicaid rate. |
HHS, WAM |
DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW, IF TIME PERMITS.
Persons wishing to testify should submit 20 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.
It is the preference of this committee that form letters not be used and in lieu of form letters petitions be used with your position stated.
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 David Matsuura Chair |
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