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Rep. Ryan I. Yamane, Chair |
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Rep. Adrian K. Tam, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Cedric Asuega Gates |
Rep. Scott Y. Nishimoto |
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Rep. Sharon E. Har |
Rep. Gene Ward |
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Rep. Jeanne Kapela |
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9:00 A.M. |
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VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE Conference Room 329 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A SUNRISE REVIEW OF THE CERTIFICATION AND REGULATION OF COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS.
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HHH, CPC |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF INCREASING THE MEDICAID REIMBURSEMENT RATES FOR COMMUNITY CARE FOSTER FAMILY HOMES, EXPANDED ADULT RESIDENTIAL CARE HOMES, AND OTHER TYPES OF HOME AND COMMUNITY BASED SERVICE CARE PROVIDERS AND SERVICES.
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HHH, CPC |
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REQUESTING THE BLOOD BANK OF HAWAII TO IMMEDIATELY ADOPT THE FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION'S UPDATED GUIDANCE, WHICH SHORTENS OR ELIMINATES THE DEFERRAL PERIOD FOR CERTAIN BLOOD DONORS.
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HHH, CPC |
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URGING THE HAWAII HEALTH SYSTEMS CORPORATION TO EXPAND THE KA‘U RURAL HEALTH CLINIC TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO URGENT CARE AND OUTPATIENT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES.
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HHH, FIN |
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DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2022 AS CHILD CARE PROVIDER APPRECIATION MONTH.
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HHH, CPC |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A PERFORMANCE AUDIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, HAWAII STATE HOSPITAL, AND HAWAII INFORMATION PORTAL.
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HHH, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONVENE A THERAPEUTIC PSILOCYBIN WORKING GROUP TO EXAMINE THE MEDICINAL AND THERAPEUTIC EFFECTS OF PSILOCYBIN AND DEVELOP A LONG-TERM STRATEGIC PLAN, SHOULD FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION APPROVAL FOR MEDICAL USE BE OBTAINED, TO ENABLE THE AVAILABILITY OF THERAPEUTIC PSILOCYBIN OR PSILOCYBIN-BASED PRODUCTS THAT ARE SAFE, ACCESSIBLE, AND AFFORDABLE FOR ADULTS TWENTY-ONE YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER.
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HHH, CPC |
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REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR TO UPDATE ITS CHILD WELFARE SERVICES BRANCH ASSESSMENT STANDARD PURSUANT TO HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 165, REGULAR SESSION OF HAWAII 2010.
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HHH, FIN |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO WORK WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS, INCLUDING THE YMCA OF HONOLULU, TO SUPPORT THE MENTAL WELLNESS OF THE STATE'S YOUTH.
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HHH |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO JOINTLY REVIEW ANY RESEARCH REGARDING APPLIED BEHAVIORAL ANALYSIS FOR ADULTS; AND TO DEVELOP AND ADOPT ALL RULES, POLICIES, AND PLAN AMENDMENTS NECESSARY FOR THE STATE MEDICAID PROGRAM TO COVER MEDICALLY-NEEDED SERVICES, INCLUDING APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS SERVICES, FOR INDIVIDUALS AGED TWENTY-ONE AND OLDER WITH NEURODEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS, INCLUDING AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER.
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HHH, CPC |
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URGING THE STATE COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN TO ESTABLISH A TASK FORCE TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT AN OUTREACH PROGRAM AIMED AT INFORMING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIMS OF AVAILABLE SOURCES OF ASSISTANCE.
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HHH, JHA |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM, IN COORDINATION AND COOPERATION WITH THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE ON AGING AND COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I OFFICE OF AGING, TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE NECESSITY AND FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING A SENIOR LIVING CENTER IN THE KA‘U DISTRICT.
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REQUESTS THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I TO CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY STUDY ON THE CREATION OF A MARSHALLESE COMMUNITY CENTER IN HAWAIIAN OCEAN VIEW ESTATES.
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONDUCT A STUDY TO ASSESS THE HEALTH CARE NEEDS OF THE RESIDENTS OF OCEAN VIEW ON THE ISLAND OF HAWAI‘I.
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO EXAMINE ISSUES AND BARRIERS TO ENFORCEMENT TO REDUCE NOISE FROM TWO-STROKE ENGINES, MOPEDS, AND SMALL OFF-ROAD ENGINES AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE LEGISLATURE TO HELP REDUCE NOISE POLLUTION FROM THESE SOURCES.
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO DEVELOP PROTOCOLS FOR HOSPITALS IN THE STATE TO IMPROVE THE TREATMENT OF PATIENTS CONTEMPLATING SUICIDE.
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URGING HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO STRONGLY SUPPORT PASSAGE OF THE WOMEN'S HEALTH PROTECTION ACT OF 2021 TO PROTECT THE RIGHT TO ACCESS AND PROVIDE ABORTION SERVICES.
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HHH, JHA |
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URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS AND HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO SUPPORT LEGISLATION ESTABLISHING MEDICARE FOR ALL.
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HHH, CPC |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE CURRENT PRICES OF AND ACCESS TO MEDICAL CANNABIS AND THE VOLUME OF ILLICIT CANNABIS SALES IN THE STATE.
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO DEVELOP LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER, QUEER, PLUS SPECIFIC TRAINING GUIDELINES FOR STATE AGENCIES THAT SERVE AND ASSIST SURVIVORS OF INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE.
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO ASSESS THE SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL EFFECTS OF MANDATING HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR ANNUAL MENTAL HEALTH WELLNESS EXAMINATIONS.
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HHH, CPC |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL ASSESSMENT OF PROPOSED MANDATORY HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE.
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HHH, CPC |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO ASSESS THE SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL EFFECTS OF MANDATORY HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR FERTILITY PRESERVATION PROCEDURES FOR CERTAIN PERSONS WHO HAVE BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH CANCER AND WHOSE CANCER OR CANCER TREATMENT MAY ADVERSELY AFFECT THEIR FERTILITY.
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