KA ‘AHA KENEKOA
THE THIRTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2023
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Senator Joy A. San Buenaventura, Chair |
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Senator Henry J.C. Aquino, Vice Chair |
NOTICE OF HEARING
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DATE: |
Friday, March 24, 2023 |
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1:02 PM |
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Conference Room 225 & Videoconference State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
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REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE CENTER FOR NURSING TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY AND IMPACT OF THE STATE ADOPTING THE NURSE LICENSURE COMPACT.
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REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR'S COORDINATOR ON HOMELESSNESS TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE COST OF PROGRAMS AND SERVICES NECESSARY TO END CHRONIC HOMELESSNESS BY 2030.
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ESTABLISH A BENEFICIAL TREATMENTS ADVISORY COUNCIL TO REVIEW, EVALUATE, AND RECOMMEND NEW MEDICINAL MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENTS.
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REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF WELLNESS AND RESILIENCE ESTABLISH THE MALAMA OHANA WORKING GROUP TO IDENTIFY, DESIGN, AND RECOMMEND TRANSFORMATIVE CHANGES TO THE STATE'S CHILD WELFARE SYSTEM.
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO: JOINTLY REVIEW ANY RESEARCH APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS FOR ADULTS; DEVELOP AND ADOPT RULES, POLICIES, AND PLAN AMENDMENTS NECESSARY TO ENSURE THAT THE STATE MEDICAID PROGRAM COVERS MEDICALLY NECESSARY SERVICES, INCLUDING APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS SERVICES, FOR INDIVIDUALS AGED TWENTY-ONE AND OLDER WITH NEURODEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS, INCLUDING AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER; AND APPLY FOR ANY NECESSARY APPROVALS FROM THE FEDERAL CENTERS FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID SERVICES TO AMEND THE STATE MEDICAID PLAN TO PROVIDE REIMBURSEMENTS FOR MEDICALLY NECESSARY SERVICES, INCLUDING APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS SERVICES, TO MEDICAID-ELIGIBLE PERSONS OVER THE AGE OF TWENTY-ONE DIAGNOSED WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER.
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES' MED-QUEST DIVISION TO TAKE STEPS NECESSARY TO ENSURE THAT ADEQUATE PROVIDER RATES ARE ESTABLISHED FOR APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS SERVICES.
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO PREPARE AND DEVELOP SOLUTIONS AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION OF NURSES TO ADDRESS THE SHORTAGE OF THE NURSING AND HEALTH CARE WORKFORCE IN THE STATE.
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO STUDY PROVIDING CERTAIN HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR ALL CHILDREN AND PREGNANT PERSONS WHO WOULD OTHERWISE QUALIFY FOR COVERAGE IF NOT FOR THEIR IMMIGRATION STATUS.
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URGING THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE ON AGING TO DEVELOP A STANDARD TRAINING WORKSHOP FOR KUPUNA AND CAREGIVERS ON HOW TO SELECT AND PURCHASE APPROPRIATE BROADBAND CONNECTIVITY EQUIPMENT, AUDIO VISUAL EQUIPMENT SUCH AS TABLETS, AND HOW TO OPERATE EQUIPMENT TO ACCESS TELEHEALTH SERVICES.
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REQUESTING THE HAWAI‘I TOBACCO QUITLINE TO MAKE PERMANENTLY VISIBLE ON EACH PAGE OF ITS WEBSITE INFORMATION PERTAINING TO THE AVAILABILITY OF TRANSLATION SERVICES UPON REQUEST.
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO TAKE CERTAIN ACTIONS REGARDING FUGITIVE DUST.
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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 Joy A. San Buenaventura Chair |
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