THE TWENTY-EIGHTH LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2015
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Senator Josh Green, Chair |
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Senator Glenn Wakai, Vice Chair |
NOTICE OF HEARING
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DATE: |
Wednesday, April 01, 2015 |
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TIME: |
2:00PM |
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PLACE: |
Conference Room 414 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A
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STRONGLY URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES, AND THE AIRPORTS DIVISION AND HARBORS DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO ESTABLISH AN ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO ADDRESS THE THREAT OF AN OUTBREAK OF CHIKUNGUNYA VIRUS IN HAWAII.
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ENCOURAGING FOOD SERVICE FACILITIES IN THE STATE THAT OFFER A CHILDREN'S MENU OF MEAL OPTIONS, OR A MEAL THAT IS REPRESENTED AS A CHILDREN'S MEAL, TO SERVE CHILDREN'S MEALS WITH HIGHER NUTRITIONAL QUALITY AND INCLUDE ONLY BOTTLED WATER OR LOW-FAT MILK AS THE DEFAULT BEVERAGE IN THE MEAL OR MENU OPTION.
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HTH, CPN |
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AUTHORIZING THE FORMATION OF A CANCER PRESUMPTIVE LAW TASK FORCE TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING A POTENTIAL CANCER PRESUMPTIVE LAW FOR FIREFIGHTERS.
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HTH, JDL |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO REVIEW AND ANALYZE ALL ORAL HEALTH INITIATIVES CURRENTLY UNDERWAY IN THE STATE, INCLUDING THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL PROGRAM, AND PREPARE A PROGRESS REPORT ON EACH INITIATIVE.
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HTH, WAM |
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REQUESTING THE QUEEN'S TRANSPLANT CENTER TO SHARE INFORMATION ON THE MATCHINGDONORS ONLINE REGISTRY WITH NEW PATIENTS BEGINNING THE KIDNEY TRANSPLANT QUALIFYING PROCESS AND WITH PATIENTS CURRENTLY ON THE WAITING LIST FOR A KIDNEY DONATION.
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HTH, CPN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONVENE A SUBSTANCE ABUSE TASK FORCE.
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HTH, JDL |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ADOPT ADMINISTRATIVE RULES REQUIRING A RESTAURANT WITH TWENTY OR MORE LOCATIONS IN THE STATE TO POST CALORIE AND CARBOHYDRATE INFORMATION FOR STANDARD MENU ITEMS ON THE MENU OR MENU BOARD AND TO PROVIDE ALL OTHER NUTRITION INFORMATION TO CUSTOMERS IN THE RESTAURANT, UPON REQUEST.
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HTH, CPN |
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REQUESTING THE CONVENING OF A TASK FORCE TO ASSESS THE SCOPE AND FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING A CENTRALIZED FILING SYSTEM FOR ADVANCE CARE PLANNING FORMS THAT CAN BE ACCESSED BY ALL HEALTH FACILITIES.
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HTH, EDT |
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Decision Making to follow, if time permits.
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_____________________________________ Senator Josh Green Chair |
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