HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

THE THIRTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE

REGULAR SESSION OF 2021

 

COMMITTEE ON LABOR & TOURISM

Rep. Richard H.K. Onishi, Chair

Rep. Jackson D. Sayama, Vice Chair

 

Rep. Della Au Belatti

Rep. Sean Quinlan

Rep. Daniel Holt

Rep. Gregg Takayama

Rep. Dale T. Kobayashi

Rep. Val Okimoto

 

 

AMENDED NOTICE OF HEARING

 

DATE:

Tuesday, March 23, 2021

TIME:

10:00 a.m.

PLACE:

VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE

Conference Room 312

State Capitol

415 South Beretania Street

 

 

 

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A M E N D E D  A G E N D A

 

The following measure(s) has been ADDED to the agenda: SB 628, SD2, HD1 

 

 

SB 1270

(SSCR931)

Status

RELATING TO THE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL.

Replaces the Director of Human Services with the Administrator of the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, Department of Human Services, as an ex officio, voting member on the Workforce Development Council.

 

LAT, JHA

SB 628, SD2, HD1

(HSCR1087)

Status

RELATING TO THE TRANSITION OF THE OAHU REGIONAL HEALTH CARE SYSTEM FROM THE HAWAII HEALTH SYSTEMS CORPORATION INTO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH.

Commences the transfer of the Oahu regional health care system in its entirety from the Hawaii health systems corporation to the department of health, beginning with the transfer of the Oahu regional health care system's budget into the department of health.  Enables the Oahu regional health care system, department of health, Hawaii health systems corporation, and other state agencies to manage and implement the processes required to effectuate the completion of the transition.  Authorizes the department of health to conduct long-term care and substance abuse treatment at Leahi hospital and Maluhia and to pay rent for the use of the Leahi hospital property.  Requires the department of health to consult with the university of Hawaii regarding programs at Leahi hospital and Maluhia.  Clarifies the rights, powers, and exemptions of the Oahu regional system board during the transition period of the Oahu regional health care system into the department of health and the rights and powers of the department of health after the transition is completed.  Appropriates moneys from the mental health and substance abuse special fund.  Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds.  Part II effective 7/1/2023.  Effective 7/1/2060.  (HD1)

 

HHH, LAT, FIN

HCR 14 / HR 14 /

Status / Status

REQUESTING A REVIEW OF THE EFFICACY OF THE TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS.

 

 

LAT, FIN

 

 

 

 

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Rep. Richard H.K. Onishi

Chair