THE THIRTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2022
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Senator Rosalyn H. Baker, Chair |
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Senator Stanley Chang, Vice Chair |
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Senator Donovan M. Dela Cruz, Chair |
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Senator Gilbert S.C. Keith-Agaran, Vice Chair |
NOTICE OF DECISION MAKING
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DATE: |
Friday, April 1, 2022 |
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TIME: |
10:00AM |
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PLACE: |
Conference Room 211 & Videoconference |
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TIMESLOT: |
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A G E N D A
The following measure(s) were previously heard in their respective subject matter committees:
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RELATING TO COFFEE. Directs and appropriates funds for the Department of Budget and Finance to conduct an economic impact study regarding the impact of potential changes to coffee labeling laws on the local coffee industry. Appropriates moneys for the pesticide subsidy program. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
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AEN/EET, CPN/WAM |
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RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION. Bans the manufacture, sale, or distribution for sale or use of wraps and liners, plates, food boats, pizza boxes, and firefighting foams that contain perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances. Effective 7/1/2100. (HD1)
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AEN, CPN/WAM |
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RELATING TO THE YOUTH VAPING EPIDEMIC. Bans the sale of flavored tobacco products and mislabeled e‑liquid products. Establishes fines. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
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HTH/EDU, CPN/WAM |
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RELATING TO HEALTH CARE. Establishes the Rural Health Task Force within the Department of Health to prepare and develop solutions and make recommendations on registered nurse recruitment and retention in rural areas of Maui, Molokai, and Lanai. Requires the Rural Health Task Force to submit a report of its findings, recommendations, and any proposed legislation to the Legislature prior to the Regular Session of 2023. Effective 7/1/2060. (SD1)
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HTH, CPN/WAM |
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RELATING TO PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS. Expands the scope of practice for physician assistants. Requires a sampling of medical records that includes certain amounts of controlled substance prescriptions, rather than all medical records, to be reviewed when physician assistants prescribe controlled substances. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
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HTH, CPN/WAM |
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RELATING TO PEER-TO-PEER CAR-SHARING INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS. Establishes peer-to-peer car-sharing insurance requirements. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
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TRS, CPN/WAM |
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RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION NETWORK COMPANIES. Establishes requirements and permitting procedures for transportation network companies operating in the State. Makes permanent insurance requirements for transportation network companies and transportation network company drivers. Takes effect 1/1/2023. (SD1)
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TRS, CPN/WAM |
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RELATING TO TELEPHONIC SERVICES. Requires Medicaid, health insurers, mutual benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations to cover services provided through telehealth by way of an interactive telecommunications system. Defines "interactive telecommunications system" to match the 2022 Medicare physician fee schedule final rule. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
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HTH, CPN/WAM |
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Decision making meeting only, no oral testimony will be accepted.
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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 Donovan M. Dela Cruz Chair |
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_____________________________________ Senator Rosalyn H. Baker Chair |
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