THE SENATE

THE TWENTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE

REGULAR SESSION OF 2001

A G E N D A

THE COMMITTEE WILL BE REVIEWING THE ISSUE OF THE HIGH COSTS OF PRESCRIPTION DRUGS AND POSSIBLE STATE SOLUTIONS THAT COULD BE UNDERTAKEN TO ADDRESS THE PROBLEM.

THE COMMITTEE WILL ALSO BE RECEIVING TESTIMONY FROM JOHN ROTHER, NATIONAL DIRECTOR OF LEGISLATION AND PUBLIC POLICY FOR THE AARP.

Members of the public are invited to submit comments on issues related to the above agenda item.

Persons wishing to testify should submit 15 copies of their testimony to Room 219, State Capitol 24 hours prior to the hearing. Testimony may also be faxed if less than 5 pages in length, to the Senate Sergeant-At-Arms Office at 586-6659 or 1-800-586-6659 (toll free for neighbor islands), at least 24 hours prior to the hearing. When faxing, please indicate to whom the testimony is being submitted, the date and time of the hearing, and the required number of copies needed for submittal.

If you require special assistance or auxiliary aids or services to participate in the public hearing process (i.e., sign language interpreter, wheelchair accessibility, or parking designated for the disabled) please contact the committee clerk 24 hours prior to the hearing so arrangements can be made.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL (808) 586-6740.