Hse Referral sheet template, revision no. 00002

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		Committee
		RE-REFERRAL
SB451, SD1	RELATING TO CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. Prohibits state employees from taking any official action directly affecting a business or other undertaking that a parent, sibling, or adult child has a substantial financial interest. Effective 01/07/2059. (SD1)	LMG, CPC/JUD, FIN
SB682, SD2	RELATING TO MEDICAL MARIJUANA. Allows a qualifying patient, primary caregiver, or an owner or employee of a medical marijuana production center or dispensary to transport medical marijuana in any public place, under certain conditions. Repeals the requirement that a certifying physician be the qualifying patient's primary care physician. Effective 7/1/2050 and contingent upon passage of S.B. No. 1302 (2015). (SD2)	HLT/JUD, FIN
SB736, SD1	RELATING TO INSURANCE. Requires an entity to send written notice to a health care provider at least thirty calendar days prior to initiating any recoupment or offset demand efforts. Prohibits an entity from initiating any recoupment or offset efforts more than eighteen months after an initial claim payment was received by a health care provider, with specific exceptions. Effective 07/01/2050. (SD1)	HLT, JUD
SB768, SD1	RELATING TO IN VITRO FERTILIZATION INSURANCE COVERAGE. Provides insurance coverage equality for women who are diagnosed with infertility by making available to them expanded treatment options, ensuring adequate and affordable health care services. (SD1)	HLT, FIN
SB1028, SD2	RELATING TO THE HAWAII HEALTH CONNECTOR. Aligns state law with certain provisions of the Affordable Care Act by requiring qualified health plans in the connector to contract with federally-qualified health centers and utilize payment methodology as specified in the federal Social Security Act. Retains current financial and service benefits of the Hawaii health connector. Enhances the availability of services through the connector. Authorizes the State of Hawaii to guarantee debentures issued by the connector. Specifies that the Director of Finance, pursuant to an act of the Legislature, may use the emergency and budget reserve fund to guarantee, approve, and oversee the issuance of the debentures by the connector. Effective 07/01/2050. (SD2)	HLT/CPC, FIN
SB1174, SD2	RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION. Provides that an independent medical examination and permanent impairment rating examination shall be conducted by a qualified physician selected by the mutual agreement of the parties. Provides a process for appointment in the event that there is no mutual agreement. Effective 1/7/2059. (SD2)	HLT, LAB, FIN
SB1209, SD1	RELATING TO THE RETIREMENT OF JUDGES. Corrects errors. Harmonizes age and service requirements for judges who are members of the employees' retirement system with requirements for other contributory plan members. (SD1)	LAB, JUD, FIN
SB1324, SD2	RELATING TO DIVORCE. Provides statutory authority for the employees' retirement system administrator to make direct payment to a former spouse of a member of benefits or portion thereof pursuant to valid court judgment, order, or decree. Appropriates money to implement the purposes of this Act. Takes effect on 1/7/2059. (SD2)	LAB, JUD, FIN
SB1338, SD2	RELATING TO THE HAWAII HEALTH CONNECTOR. Enables the Hawaii health connector to offer large group coverage to insurers. Expands the potential small businesses market in the connector by amending the current definition of "small employer" under section 431:2-201.5, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Beginning January 1, 2016, ends transitional renewal policies in Hawaii. Requires health insurers to provide notice to group health plans offering continuation coverage about options to secure affordable coverage under the connector. Effective July 1, 2020. (SD1)	HLT/CPC, FIN
HR22, HD1	REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT AN ANALYSIS OF THE NEED FOR THE LICENSING AND REGULATION OF TRANSIENT VACATION RENTALS.	TOU, CPC, FIN
HCR48, HD1	REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT AN ANALYSIS OF THE NEED FOR THE LICENSING AND REGULATION OF TRANSIENT VACATION RENTALS.	TOU, CPC, FIN