THE SENATE
THE TWENTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2002
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COMMITTEE ON LABOR |
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Senator Bob Nakata, Chair |
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Senator Les Ihara, Jr., Vice Chair |
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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: |
Friday, February 1, 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 2180 |
RELATING TO GENETIC INFORMATION AND GENETIC TESTING. Prohibits discrimination in employment due to an individual's genetic information. Prohibits requiring genetic testing as a prerequisite for health, life, and long-term care insurance. (Nakata) |
LBR/HHS, CPH |
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SB 2438 |
RELATING TO HAWAII VICTIMS' ECONOMIC SECURITY AND SAFETY ACT. Prohibits discrimination by employers against domestic violence victims. Entitles victims to employment leave. Establishes eligibility for unemployment insurance. Provides for workplace safety program tax credit. (Nakata, Kanno, et al.) |
HHS/LBR, JDC, WAM |
DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW, IF TIME PERMITS.
Persons wishing to testify should submit 40 copies of their testimony to the committee clerk, Room 231, 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 586-7330.
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________________________________________ Senator Bob Nakata Chair, Committee on Labor |
________________________________________ Senator David Matsuura Chair, Committee on Health and Human Services |