HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE THIRTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2024
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Rep. Lisa Marten, 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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Thursday, March 21, 2024 |
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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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REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII ECONOMIC RESEARCH ORGANIZATION TO CONDUCT A STUDY OF WAYS TO INCREASE ACCESS TO SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM BENEFITS.
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HUS, FIN |
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URGING THE GOVERNOR AND PERTINENT STATE AGENCIES TO COMMIT TO PROVIDE CULTURALLY APPROPRIATE RESOURCES, SERVICES, AND PROGRAMS FOR NATIVE HAWAIIAN INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.
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HUS, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT AN AUDIT OF CLEAN AND SOBER HOMES THAT ARE NOT REGISTERED UNDER THE CLEAN AND SOBER HOMES REGISTRY.
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HUS, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO REPORT ON THE CULTURAL AND THERAPEUTIC SERVICES PROVIDED BY COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS AT THE KAWAILOA YOUTH AND FAMILY WELLNESS CENTER.
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HUS, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO CONVENE A BABY BONDS WORKING GROUP.
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HUS, FIN |
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URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO ADOPT THE SOCIAL SECURITY 2100 ACT.
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HUS, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO ASSESS THE SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL EFFECTS OF MANDATORY HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR BIOMARKER TESTING.
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HUS, CPC |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO ESTABLISH A WORKING GROUP TO ADDRESS ISSUES RELATING TO REIMBURSEMENTS AND PAYMENTS TO HOME AND COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES PROVIDERS.
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF INCREASING THE MEDICAID REIMBURSEMENT PAYMENT RATE FOR HAWAII'S COMMUNITY CARE FOSTER FAMILY HOMES AND EXPANDED ADULT RESIDENTIAL CARE HOMES FOR MEDICAID CLIENTS.
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HUS, FIN |
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REQUESTING A STUDY OF THE NECESSITY FOR HAWAII'S CERTIFICATE OF NEED PROGRAM UNDER CHAPTER 323D, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES.
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HUS, FIN |
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URGING THE GOVERNOR AND BOARD OF PHARMACY TO SUPPORT THE LANAI COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER'S TELEPHARMACY PILOT DEMONSTRATION AND RESEARCH PROJECT AS A METHOD OF EXPANDING THE ACCESSIBILITY AND AFFORDABILITY OF PRESCRIPTION DRUGS TO VULNERABLE POPULATIONS AND RURAL COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT THE STATE.
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________________________________________ Rep. Lisa Marten Chair |
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