THE THIRTIETH LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2020
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Senator Rosalyn H. Baker, Chair |
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Senator Stanley Chang, Vice Chair |
NOTICE OF HEARING
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DATE: |
Wednesday, March 18, 2020 |
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TIME: |
9:30 AM |
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PLACE: |
Conference Room 229 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A
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REQUESTING THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO CONSOLIDATE DATA AND INFORMATION REGARDING VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN INTO A COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL REPORT TO STRENGTHEN THE STATE'S OVERALL RESPONSE TO VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN.
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CPH, JDC |
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URGING STATE AND PRIVATE HEALTH CARE NETWORKS TO ALLOW SICK EMPLOYEES TO TAKE TIME OFF WITHOUT FEAR OF RETALIATION OR RETRIBUTION.
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CPH, JDC |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO AMEND ITS ADMINISTRATIVE RULES TO INCLUDE SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCES IN THE DEPARTMENT'S WORK PRACTICE STANDARDS AND NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEMOLITION AND RENOVATION OF FACILITIES CONTAINING ASBESTOS.
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CPH |
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RECOGNIZING AND SUPPORTING ONGOING COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS BETWEEN THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, HEP FREE HAWAII, AND OTHERS TO PRODUCE A STATEWIDE PLAN TO ELIMINATE VIRAL HEPATITIS IN HAWAII.
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CPH |
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RECOGNIZING AND SUPPORTING ONGOING COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS TO PRODUCE A RURAL HEALTH CARE DELIVERY HUB PLAN TO ADDRESS THE PHYSICIAN SHORTAGE AND IMPROVE HEALTH CARE IN RURAL AREAS.
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CPH |
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REQUESTING THE HAWAII HEALTH SYSTEMS CORPORATION TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A HOSPITAL IN NORTH KONA.
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CPH |
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REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF PRIMARY CARE AND RURAL HEALTH TO FACILITATE DISCUSSIONS WITH KEY COMMUNITY HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS WITHIN HAWAII COUNTY TO ADDRESS THE HEALTH AND WELLNESS NEEDS OF THE MOST VULNERABLE BY ALIGNING THE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES OF KEY ORGANIZATIONS INTO ONE SHARED 2030 HEALTH VISION PLAN.
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CPH |
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REQUESTING PUBLIC UTILITIES TO PROVIDE FIFTY PERCENT RATE DISCOUNTS TO RETIRED SENIOR CITIZENS.
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CPH |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS TO CONVENE A DENTAL ASSISTANT WORKING GROUP TO DEVELOP AND RECOMMEND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR DENTAL ASSISTANTS.
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URGING THE RETAIL MERCHANTS OF HAWAII TO ESTABLISH A POLICY TO PROHIBIT SUPPLIES PURCHASED DURING EMERGENCIES FROM BEING RETURNED TO STORES.
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CPH, JDC |
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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 Rosalyn H. Baker Chair |