THE TWENTY-NINTH LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2017
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Senator Josh Green, Chair |
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Senator Stanley Chang, Vice Chair |
NOTICE OF HEARING
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Monday, February 6, 2017 |
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3:10 p.m. |
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Conference Room 016 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A
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RELATING TO HOMELESS SHELTERS. Establishes that emergency shelters may provide partitioned space for homeless persons or families based upon guidelines determined by the department of human services. Extends the effective date for Act 234, Session Laws of Hawaii 2016, section 6(b) by one year.
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RELATING TO A YOUTH ADVISORY COMMISSION. Establishes a youth advisory commission within the office of youth services to advise the governor and legislature on issues relating to youth.
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RELATING TO SOCIAL SERVICES. Increases the monthly needs allowance paid under section 346D‑4.5(a), HRS, from $50 per month to $75 per month.
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO ADOPT ADMINISTRATIVE RULES TO BAN SMOKING AND THE USE OF ELECTRONIC SMOKING DEVICES IN FOSTER CARE HOMES.
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO ADOPT ADMINISTRATIVE RULES TO BAN SMOKING AND THE USE OF ELECTRONIC SMOKING DEVICES IN FOSTER CARE HOMES.
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO EXAMINE THE APPLICATION PROCESS FOR THE PRESCHOOL OPEN DOORS PROGRAM TO ENSURE ACCESSIBILITY FOR ALL WHO QUALIFY.
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A MANAGEMENT AUDIT OF THE STATE OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES' IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
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Decision Making to follow, if time permits.
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FOR AMENDED NOTICES: Measures that have been deleted are stricken through and measures that have been added are underscored. If a measure is both underscored and stricken through, that measure has been deleted from the agenda.
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_____________________________________ Senator Josh Green Chair |
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