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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DATE: |
Wednesday, March 20, 2024 |
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10:30 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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URGING RETAIL STORES AND PHARMACIES DOING BUSINESS IN THE STATE TO ADOPT A POLICY ON A NATIONAL AND LOCAL LEVEL GUARANTEEING AN INDIVIDUAL'S UNHINDERED ACCESS TO ALL UNITED STATES FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION-APPROVED CONTRACEPTIVES.
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HLT, CPC |
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URGING THE MEMBERS OF HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO MONITOR THE ALLIANCE FOR HIPPOCRATIC MEDICINE V. U.S. FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION AND TAKE ACTION TO LIMIT THE CASE FROM FURTHER RESTRICTING ACCESS TO SAFE ABORTION OPTIONS.
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HLT |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONVENE A STAKEHOLDER WORKING GROUP TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO ENHANCE MEANINGFUL ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE IN THE STATE THROUGH THE PROVISION OF LANGUAGE ASSISTANCE SERVICES.
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HLT |
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URGING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO AMEND THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF HONOLULU, AS PROPOSED IN A BILL BY THE HONOLULU YOUTH COMMISSION, THAT CREATES A SAFE PARKING PILOT PROGRAM.
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HLT, JHA |
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REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A TELEHEALTH WORKING GROUP TO EXAMINE THE IMPACT OF WIDESPREAD TELEHEALTH ADOPTION DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC AND IDENTIFY PUBLIC POLICY INITIATIVES AT THE FEDERAL AND STATE LEVEL TO OPTIMIZE TELEHEALTH UTILIZATION AS THE STATE TRANSITIONS OUT OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC.
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HLT, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE HAWAII MEDICAL ASSOCIATION AND HAWAII PSYCHIATRIC MEDICAL ASSOCIATION TO CONVENE A ROUNDTABLE TO ESTABLISH MEDICAL PROTOCOLS TO ENSURE THAT AN INDIVIDUAL'S THYROID FUNCTION IS TESTED BEFORE PSYCHOTROPIC MEDICATIONS FOR MENTAL ILLNESS ARE PRESCRIBED.
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HLT, CPC |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO ASSESS THE CHALLENGES TO THE TIMELY DELIVERY OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES IN THE STATE DUE TO PRIOR AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS AND INCLUDE AN ANALYSIS OF PRIOR AUTHORIZATION REFORM, WITH INPUT OF DATA AND FEEDBACK FROM ALL STAKEHOLDERS, INCLUDING PATIENT ADVOCATES, PROVIDERS, FACILITIES, AND PAYERS.
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HLT, FIN |
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DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF MAY AS POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION AWARENESS MONTH IN HAWAII.
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HLT, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONDUCT A STUDY TO EXAMINE WHETHER BED-HOLD POLICIES PLACE AN UNDUE FINANCIAL BURDEN ON INDIVIDUALS IN ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES.
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HLT, FIN |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO EXPLORE AVENUES TO ENSURE CONTINUED ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE MEDICATIONS FOR THE STATE'S UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS UNDER THE 340B DRUG PRICING PROGRAM AND URGING HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION AND RELEVANT FEDERAL AGENCIES TO MONITOR PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANIES AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTIONS TO PROTECT THE INTEGRITY OF THE 340B DRUG PRICING PROGRAM.
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONVENE A HEALTH CARE FACILITIES LABOR STANDARDS WORKING GROUP TO RESEARCH, ASSESS, AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE BEST PRACTICES IN LABOR STANDARDS THAT CAN BE IMPLEMENTED AT HOSPITALS, CARE HOMES, AND DIALYSIS FACILITIES IN THE STATE.
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL ASSESSMENT OF PROPOSED MANDATORY HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR STEP THERAPY REQUIREMENTS FOR STAGE TWO THROUGH STAGE FIVE CANCER.
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________________________________________ Rep. Della Au Belatti Chair |
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