THE SENATE

THE TWENTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE

REGULAR SESSION OF 2002

COMMITTEE ON HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Senator David Matsuura, Chair

Senator Jan Yagi Buen, Vice Chair

NOTICE OF HEARING

 

DATE:

Wednesday, April 3, 2002

TIME:

1:00 P.M.

PLACE:

Conference Room 225

State Capitol

415 South Beretania Street

A G E N D A

SCR 115

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.

HHS, CPH

SCR 154

REQUESTING A COMPARATIVE STUDY ON HEALTH INSURANCE MARKET CONDITIONS.

HHS, CPH

SR 110

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

HHS, WAM

SCR 31

SR 12

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

HHS, CPH

SR 68

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.

HHS, WAM

SR 50

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

HHS

SCR 46

SR 27

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

 

HHS, EDU

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