HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE TWENTY-NINTH LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2017
Rep. Dee Morikawa, Chair |
Rep. Chris Todd, Vice Chair |
Rep. Della Au Belatti |
Rep. Marcus R. Oshiro |
Rep. Sharon E. Har |
Rep. Andria P.L. Tupola |
Rep. Bertrand Kobayashi |
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NOTICE OF HEARING
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Wednesday, March 22, 2017 |
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9:30 A.M. |
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Conference Room 329 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A
RELATING TO CHILD CARE. Increases monetary penalties for violating the laws relating to child care facilities. Authorizes the department of human services to refer to the attorney general or respective county prosecutor any intentional, knowing, or reckless violation of the laws relating to child care facilities or certain criminal offenses. Takes effect on 1/7/2059. (SD2)
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RELATING TO CHILD CARE FACILITIES. Requires DHS to publish reports of child care facility inspections beginning on 1/1/2018, and complaint investigations on DHS's website. Creates an oversight committee for implementation of and compliance with publication requirements. Requires annual reporting to the Legislature. Makes an appropriation. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
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RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES. Strengthens the safe sleep policy for child care facilities for children less than one year of age, including requiring placement of children on their backs for sleeping and establishing notice and annual training requirements; requires such facilities to report death of a child, employee, or household member, within one day of occurrence, to DHS. (SD1)
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DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW
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· Testifier's name with position/title and organization;
· The Committee(s) to which the comments are directed;
· The date and time of the hearing; and
· Measure number.
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________________________________________ Rep. Dee Morikawa Chair |
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