HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE THIRTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2024
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Rep. Della Au Belatti, Chair |
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Rep. Jenna Takenouchi, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Terez Amato |
Rep. Lisa Marten |
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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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Wednesday, March 13, 2024 |
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9:00 AM |
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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 THE COMMUNITY OUTREACH COURT. Permanently establishes and appropriates moneys relating to the Community Outreach Court as a division of the District Court of the First Circuit. Declares that the appropriations exceed the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2045. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
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RELATING TO HEALTH. Establishes the Hui Hoʻomana Task Force within the State Health Planning and Development Agency to develop a comprehensive plan to provide universal access to equitable and affordable high-quality health care for state residents, including defining action plan items, setting timeline and deadline for each action item, and identifying resources required and funding options. Requires reports to the Legislature. Dissolves the Hui Hoʻomana Task Force on 7/1/2025. Takes effect 12/31/2050. (SD2)
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RELATING TO LEAD POISONING. Beginning 1/1/2025, requires physicians to perform or order test for lead poisoning in minor patients at certain intervals, and if the physician performs the test, the results to be included in the minor patient's record of immunization. Requires the Department of Health to adopt recommendations. Provides certain exemptions for the mandatory lead poisoning testing of minors. (SD1)
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RELATING TO MEDICAL CARE FOR MINORS. Authorizes minors who are 14 years of age or older to consent to medical care for sexually transmitted infections, pregnancy, and family planning services, including the prevention of sexually transmitted infections. Requires confidentiality policies and practices for insurers and providers. Effective 1/1/2025. (SD2)
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RELATING TO HEALTH CARE. Beginning 1/1/2025, requires health insurers, mutual benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations to provide health insurance coverage for various sexual and reproductive health care services. Applies this coverage to health benefits plans under the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund. Requires the Insurance Division of the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to submit a report to the Legislature. Takes effect 12/31/2050. (SD2)
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RELATING TO MENSTRUAL PRODUCTS. Requires the Department of Accounting and General Services to provide menstrual products at no cost in specified restrooms in public buildings maintained by the department. (SD2)
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RELATING TO MEDICAL DEBT. Authorizes the Office of Wellness and Resilience to develop, implement, and execute a program to acquire and forgive outstanding medical debt. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD2)
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________________________________________ Rep. Della Au Belatti Chair |
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