HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE TWENTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2002
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COMMITTEE ON HUMAN SERVICES AND HOUSING |
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Rep. Michael Kahikina, Chair |
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Rep. Bertha Kawakami, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Dennis Arakaki |
Rep. Emily Auwae |
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Rep. K. Mark Takai |
Rep. Bob McDermott |
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Rep. Nobu Yonamine |
Rep. William Stonebraker |
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COMMITTEE ON HEALTH |
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Rep. Dennis Arakaki, Chair |
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Rep. K. Mark Takai, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Bertha Kawakami |
Rep. Emily Auwae |
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Rep. Michael Kahikina |
Rep. Bob McDermott |
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Rep. Nobu Yonamine |
Rep. William Stonebraker |
NOTICE OF HEARING
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DATE: |
Wednesday, March 20, 2002 |
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TIME: |
8:30 a.m. |
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PLACE: |
Conference Room 329 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A
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SB 2026 SD1 (SSCR2588) |
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR INCREASED MEDICAID REIMBURSEMENT. Appropriates $ to DHS for FY 2002-2003 to increase Medicaid reimbursement rate to hospitals and physicians to cover medical services in Medicaid fee-for-service program; and to increase QUEST capitation payments to cover medical services to QUEST participants. (SD1) |
HSH/HLT, FIN |
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SB 2027 SD1 (SSCR2711) |
RELATING TO PRESCRIPTION DRUGS. Creates special fund to hold Medicaid prescription drug rebates to State, Creates an expansion of the medicaid eligibility for prescription drugs; appropriate funds for the expansion program. (SD1) |
HSH/HLT, FIN |
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SB 2039 SD2 (SSCR2756) |
RELATING TO VISITATION. Affirms sibling visitation rights and establishes procedures for enforcement and visitation. (SD2) |
HSH/HLT, JHA |
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SB 2140 (SSCR2591) |
RELATING TO PRESUMPTIVE MEDICAID ELIGIBILITY FOR PREGNANT WOMEN. Requires the department of human services to provide presumptive Medicaid or QUEST coverage to certain pregnant women. |
HSH/HLT, FIN |
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SB 2498 SD2 (SSCR2782) |
RELATING TO SOCIAL WORK. Establishes a three-tiered social worker licensing scheme for social workers with bachelor's and master's degrees and clinical social workers. Clarifies the scope of social work practice and licensure exemptions. (SD2) |
HSH/HLT, CPC |
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HSH COMMITTEE ONLY |
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SB 2139 SD1 (SSCR2799) |
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE PRESCHOOLS OPEN DOORS PROGRAM. Appropriates an unspecified amount for the Preschools Open Doors Program. (SD1) |
HSH, FIN |
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SB 2704 SD1 (SSCR2491) |
RELATING TO HOUSING. Streamlines the state public housing eviction process without impairing the tenant's due process rights. (SD1) |
HSH, JHA |
DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW
PERSONS WISHING TO TESTIFY ARE REQUESTED TO SUBMIT 45 COPIES OF THEIR TESTIMONY AT LEAST 24 HOURS PRIOR TO THE HEARING TO: (1) THE HSH COMMITTEE'S VICE CHAIR IN ROOM 434, STATE CAPITOL, OR (2) THE HOUSE SGT.-AT-ARMS PERSONNEL IN THE TURNAROUND AREA OF THE CAPITOL BASEMENT PARKING LOT. TESTIMONY MAY BE FAXED TO THE HOUSE SGT.-AT-ARMS OFFICE AT: 586-6501 (OAHU) OR 1-800-535-3859 (NEIGHBOR ISLANDS). WHEN FAXING, PLEASE INDICATE TO WHOM THE TESTIMONY IS BEING SUBMITTED, THE DATE AND TIME OF THE HEARING, AND THE REQUIRED NO. OF COPIES THAT ARE NEEDED FOR SUBMITTAL.
IT IS ALSO REQUESTED THAT THE COPIES BE ON ONE SIDE OF AN 8-1/2" X 11" SHEET. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL THE HSH COMMITTEE CLERK AT 586-8465.
IF YOU REQUIRE SPECIAL ASSISTANCE OR AUXILIARY AIDS AND/OR SERVICES TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PUBLIC HEARING PROCESS OF THE STATE HOUSE (I.E., SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER, WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBILITY, OR PARKING DESIGNATED FOR THE DISABLED), PLEASE CONTACT THE COMMITTEE CLERK AT LEAST 24 HOURS PRIOR TO THE HEARING SO ARRANGEMENTS CAN BE MADE.
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________________________________________ Rep. Dennis A. Arakaki Chair |
________________________________________ Rep. Michael P. Kahikina Chair |
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