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 AND DECISION MAKING
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DATE: |
Friday, February 15, 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
The Following Bills Are Scheduled For Decision Making Only:
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SB 2024 |
RELATING TO DENTAL HEALTH. Reduces the number of employees of the dental health division within the department of health. Places that division within the department's health resources administration. Provides that funds previously appropriated to support the division shall be used solely for purchase of services to monitor dental advocacy. |
HHS, WAM |
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SB 2156 |
RELATING TO PUBLIC SCHOOLS. Establishes a three-year school nutrition demonstration project. |
EDU/HHS, WAM |
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SB 2590 |
RELATING TO MEDICAID. Raises medicaid eligibility to 300% of federal poverty level for Hawaii. Requires DHS to enroll all public employees, retirees, and uninsured residents otherwise eligible. Adopts all optional services. Replaces 1115 waiver with the Health Insurance Flexibility and Accountability demonstration initiative. |
HHS, WAM |
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SB 2763 |
RELATING TO BIRTH DEFECTS. Establishes a Birth Defects Program in the DOH. Allows DOH to collect data on birth defects and other adverse reproductive outcomes, and to provide information to families and health care providers about health and early intervention services. Establishes a Birth Defects Special Fund to pay for operating expenses of the Birth Defects Program. |
HHS, WAM |
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SB 2773 |
MAKING AN EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION TO THE CHILD AND ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH DIVISION. Requests an emergency appropriation for services provided by the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Division associated with the Felix vs. Cayetano consent decree. |
HHS, WAM |
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SB 2780 |
RELATING TO SMOKING. Prohibits smoking in restaurants and workplaces except for bars, hotel rooms, and nightclubs. |
HHS, CPH, JDC |
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There Will Be Decision-Making Only On The Above Bills. No Additional Testimony Will Be Accepted. |
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The Following Bill Has Been Added To The Agenda: |
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SB 3047 |
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE WAIPAHU COMMUNITY ADULT DAY HEALTH CENTER AND YOUTH DAY CARE CENTER PILOT PROJECT. Appropriates $350,000 for the Waipahu Community Adult Day Health Center and Youth Day Care Center. |
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.
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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