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, March 20, 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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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. |
(Pending Referral to HHS) |
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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 |
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 |