HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE THIRTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2023
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Rep. John M. Mizuno, Chair |
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Rep. Terez Amato, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Della Au Belatti |
Rep. Jenna Takenouchi |
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Rep. Greggor Ilagan |
Rep. Scott Y. Nishimoto |
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Rep. Bertrand Kobayashi |
Rep. Diamond Garcia |
NOTICE OF HEARING
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DATE: |
Tuesday, February 14, 2023 |
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9:30 a.m. |
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VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE Conference Room 329 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
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A G E N D A
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RELATING TO FOOD BANKS. Appropriates funds to the office of community services for the purchase, storage, and transportation costs of food for distribution to those in need in accordance with the emergency food assistance program's methodology to determine allocations to each of the four counties.
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HUS, FIN |
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RELATING TO ACT 86, SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII 2021. Repeals Act 86, SLH 2021, which authorized the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to assist Luana Kai A Life Plan Community in the development of a continuing care retirement community in Hawaii Kai.
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HUS, FIN |
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RELATING TO GRANTS. Authorizes the Department of Human Services to appoint an existing employee to apply for and manage grants, request grant writing assistance from other state agencies, or contract or employ a dedicated capture manager for this purpose. Requires reports to the Legislature.
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HUS, FIN |
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RELATING TO SOCIAL WORK. Requires the department of public safety, in collaboration with the department of human services, to develop and establish a social work training program to assist nonviolent incarcerated individuals in the area of social work. Requires progress reports on the program to the legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
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CMV, HUS, FIN |
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RELATING TO CHILD CARE. Requires the department of accounting and general services to establish and operate a child care center pilot program for eligible children of state employees, one in or near the state capitol and one in Kapolei. Appropriates funds. Repeals on 6/30/2028. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
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LGO, HUS, FIN |
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RELATING TO FAMILY COURT. Requires certain persons to immediately report a potential tort claim to the family court when that person has reason to believe that a child in foster custody has suffered an injury that may arise to a tort claim. Establishes procedures for the family court to follow when appointing a master to investigate a potential tort claim and when authorizing the filing of a tort claim on behalf of an injured child, including the opportunity for an injured child to obtain outside legal representation.
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RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES. Appropriates funding for the Med-QUEST division of the Department of Human Services (HMS401) for non-covered or under‑covered behavioral health services for med-QUEST beneficiaries.
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RELATING TO ANGER MANAGEMENT. Authorizes certain criminal offenders to undergo anger management counseling in lieu of domestic violence intervention as part of their sentences.
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________________________________________ Rep. John M. Mizuno Chair |
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