Committees

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HHS

Senate Committee on

Health and Human Services

San Buenaventura, Joy A.

Chair
Senate District 2

Hawaii State Capitol, Room 213
Phone: 808-586-6890
Fax: 808-586-6899
[email protected]

Aquino, Henry J.C.

Vice Chair
Senate District 19

Hawaii State Capitol, Room 204
Phone: 808-586-6970
Fax: 808-586-6879
[email protected]

Members

Sharon Y. Moriwaki
Maile S.L. Shimabukuro
Brenton Awa

Sharon Y. Moriwaki

Maile S.L. Shimabukuro

Brenton Awa

Measures Scheduled for Hearing Show All

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Measures in 2023

Measure and Title
SB6 RELATING TO PUBLIC ASSISTANCE.
SB17 RELATING TO MEDICAL INFORMED CONSENT.
SB29 RELATING TO CUSTODY AND VISITATION.
SB30 RELATING TO DOMESTIC ABUSE.
HB70 HD2 RELATING TO CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES.
SB38 RELATING TO VITAL STATISTICS.
SB46 RELATING TO MARRIAGE OF MINORS.
SB60 RELATING TO HEALTH.
SB61 RELATING TO ASSOCIATE PHYSICIANS.
SB95 RELATING TO CHILD SUPPORT.
SB102 RELATING TO THE GENERAL EXCISE TAX.
SB108 RELATING TO INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS.
SB131 RELATING TO FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION.
SB132 RELATING TO ALCOHOL AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE.
SB134 RELATING TO WATER FLUORIDATION.
SB137 RELATING TO GENDER EQUITY.
SB144 RELATING TO COMPACTS OF FREE ASSOCIATION.
SB147 RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.
SB148 RELATING TO TOBACCO PRODUCTS.
SB152 RELATING TO INSURANCE.
SB165 RELATING TO PHARMACISTS.
SB168 RELATING TO STATE LICENSED CARE FACILITIES.
SB169 RELATING TO HEALTH.
SB208 RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS.
SB238 RELATING TO SEXUAL ABUSE OF MINORS.
SB241 RELATING TO GENERAL EXCISE TAX EXEMPTIONS.
SB242 RELATING TO SPEEDY TRIALS.
SB254 RELATING TO THE TERMINATION OF PREGNANCY.
SB259 RELATING TO CRIME.
SB263 RELATING TO THE STATE COUNCIL ON MENTAL HEALTH.
SB266 RELATING TO CHILDREN.
SB272 RELATING TO INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR MAMMOGRAPHY.
SB273 RELATING TO BREAST CANCER SCREENING.
SB279 RELATING TO HEALTH.
SB294 RELATING TO THE CHILD WELFARE SERVICES.
SB308 RELATING TO SEXUAL VIOLENCE PREVENTION EDUCATION.
SB311 RELATING TO CHILD CARE.
SB324 RELATING TO HEALTH CARE COST-SHARING ARRANGEMENTS.
SB339 RELATING TO HEALTH INSURANCE.
SB343 RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.
SB355 RELATING TO PRESCHOOL.
SB356 RELATING TO SEX TRAFFICKING.
SB357 RELATING TO A CHILD TAX CREDIT.
SB361 RELATING TO TAXATION.
SB373 RELATING TO DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICES.
SB377 RELATING TO MEDICAL CANNABIS.
SB386 RELATING TO WASTEWATER SYSTEMS.
HB249 HD1 RELATING TO THE HAWAII CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAM.
SB399 RELATING TO CHILDREN.
SB411 RELATING TO COURT-APPOINTED ATTORNEYS.
SB412 RELATING TO HUMAN TRAFFICKING.
SB427 RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.
SB429 RELATING TO CESSPOOL CONVERSION.
SB439 RELATING TO HEALTHCARE PRECEPTORS.
SB441 RELATING TO TAXATION.
SB444 RELATING TO CANNABIS.
SB447 RELATING TO PARKINSON'S DISEASE RESEARCH.
SB462 RELATING TO ATTACHMENT AND EXECUTION.
SB470 RELATING TO YOUTH FEES AND FINES.
SB471 RELATING TO LIVING ACCOMMODATIONS.
SB496 RELATING TO HEALTH.
SB503 RELATING TO CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION.
SB514 RELATING TO COMPOSTING.
SB543 RELATING TO HEALTH.
SB544 RELATING TO HEALTH.
SB545 RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES.
SB546 RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES.
SB589 RELATING TO NOISE CONTROL.
SB590 RELATING TO NOISE.
SB592 RELATING TO HEALTH.
SB595 RELATING TO HEALTH.
HB448 HD2 RELATING TO MINORS.
SB600 RELATING TO BREAST CANCER SCREENING.
SB604 RELATING TO HEALTH.
HB450 HD1 RELATING TO CHILD CARE.
SB615 RELATING TO EDUCATION.
SB628 RELATING TO NOISE.
SB630 RELATING TO TAXATION.
SB632 RELATING TO FERAL CHICKENS.
SB638 RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES.
SB639 RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.
SB642 RELATING TO PARENTAL RIGHTS.
SB645 RELATING TO MOLD.
SB649 RELATING TO PACKAGING WASTE.
SB651 RELATING TO HEMP.
SB665 RELATING TO OPIOID ANTAGONISTS.
SB670 RELATING TO THE NURSE LICENSURE COMPACT.
SB678 RELATING TO THE CONVEYANCE TAX.
SB679 RELATING TO ORAL HEALTH.
HB521 HD1 RELATING TO RAW MILK.
HB537 HD2 RELATING TO ELECTRONIC SMOKING DEVICES.
SB684 RELATING TO TELEPHONIC SERVICES.
SB686 RELATING TO HEALTH.
SB689 RELATING TO LOAN REPAYMENT FOR HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS.
SB694 RELATING TO HEALTH.
HB551 HD1 RELATING TO HEALTH.
SB713 RELATING TO HEALTH.
SB714 RELATING TO FETAL ALCOHOL SPECTRUM DISORDERS.
HB582 HD1 RELATING TO SEXUAL ABUSE OF MINORS.
SB721 RELATING TO PARENTAL PARITY.
SB728 RELATING TO AIR POLLUTION.
HB618 RELATING TO FAMILY.
SB754 RELATING TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTH.
SB757 RELATING TO EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES.
SB758 RELATING TO FAMILY PLANNING.
SB760 RELATING TO PSYCHOLOGISTS.
SB761 RELATING TO THE RETENTION OF HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS.
SB778 RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL INVESTIGATIONS.
SB849 RELATING TO SOCIAL SERVICES.
SB870 RELATING TO HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS.
SB889 RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES.
SB890 RELATING TO HEALTH CARE.
SB892 RELATING TO HEALTH CARE.
SB893 RELATING TO HEALTH CARE.
SB895 RELATING TO HEALTH DATA SHARING.
SB899 RELATING TO HEALTH.
SB901 RELATING TO CARE FACILITY INSPECTIONS.
SB908 RELATING TO SUGAR-SWEETENED BEVERAGES.
SB912 RELATING TO CHILD ABUSE REPORTING.
SB915 RELATING TO GUARDIANSHIP.
SB916 RELATING TO HEALTH.
SB928 RELATING TO EMERGENCY RESPONSE VEHICLES.
SB931 RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.
SB940 RELATING TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
SB942 RELATING TO HEALTH.
SB946 RELATING TO ACUPUNCTURE.
SB947 RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.
SB949 RELATING TO HEALTH.
SB952 RELATING TO CHILDHOOD SEXUAL ABUSE.
SB953 RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH LICENSING.
SB955 RELATING TO MEDICAL CARE FOR MINORS.
SB956 RELATING TO MARRIAGE.
SB957 RELATING TO MOBILITY MANAGEMENT.
SB958 RELATING TO SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY.
SB961 RELATING TO FERAL CHICKEN CONTROL.
SB982 RELATING TO ASSISTED COMMUNITY TREATMENT.
SB983 RELATING TO CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES.
SB984 RELATING TO FAMILY.
SB993 RELATING TO IN VITRO FERTILIZATION INSURANCE COVERAGE.
SB1007 RELATING TO EMPLOYEE BENEFITS.
SB1017 RELATING TO HEALTH.
SB1019 RELATING TO HEALTH.
SB1020 RELATING TO HEALTH.
SB1039 RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL CRIMES.
SB1041 RELATING TO FAMILY COURT.
SB1042 RELATING TO CHILD SEARCH AND SEIZURE.
SB1047 RELATING TO CHAPTER 457J, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES.
SB1053 RELATING TO GENERAL EXCISE TAX EXEMPTIONS.
SB1071 RELATING TO THE FAMILY COURT.
SB1118 RELATING TO GENERAL EXCISE TAX.
SB1126 RELATING TO TAXATION.
SB1128 RELATING TO HEALTH CARE SERVICES.
SB1134 RELATING TO TAXATION.
SB1140 RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE SUN SCREENING DEVICES.
SB1152 RELATING TO TAXATION.
SB1172 RELATING TO MEDICAL DEVICES.
SB1176 RELATING TO BIRTH CERTIFICATES.
SB1177 RELATING TO DOGS.
SB1182 RELATING TO ASBESTOS.
SB1200 RELATING TO THE CHILD PROTECTIVE ACT.
SB1204 RELATING TO REDUCING THE HARMS IN THE SEX TRADE.
SB1209 RELATING TO TAXATION.
SB1210 RELATING TO TAXATION.
SB1211 RELATING TO THE CHILD WELFARE SERVICES.
SB1213 RELATING TO EDUCATION.
SB1214 RELATING TO ELECTRONIC SMOKING DEVICES.
SB1216 RELATING TO THE SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF MINORS.
SB1221 RELATING TO SEX TRAFFICKING.
SB1238 RELATING TO ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE.
SB1239 RELATING TO GENERAL EXCISE TAX.
SB1244 RELATING TO MEDICAL CANNABIS DISPENSARIES.
SB1245 RELATING TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTH.
SB1252 RELATING TO FUGITIVE DUST CONTROL.
SB1259 RELATING TO SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM INCENTIVES.
SB1275 RELATING TO PURCHASES OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES.
SB1276 RELATING TO PURCHASES OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES.
SB1322 RELATING TO NURSES LICENSED IN ANOTHER JURISDICTION.
SB1329 RELATING TO LICENSE REQUIREMENTS FOR PSYCHOLOGISTS.
SB1341 RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.
SB1348 RELATING TO GENERAL EXCISE TAX EXEMPTIONS.
SB1359 RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF YOUTH SERVICES.
SB1360 RELATING TO THE HOSPITAL SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAM.
SB1361 RELATING TO THE NURSING FACILITY SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAM.
SB1362 RELATING TO BACKGROUND CHECKS.
SB1364 RELATING TO THE SECOND DEPUTY DIRECTOR IN THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES.
SB1365 RELATING TO ACT 317, SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII 2022.
SB1367 RELATING TO ACT 130, SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII 2022.
SB1368 RELATING TO MEDICAID REIMBURSEMENT RATES FOR CERTAIN HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS.
SB1374 RELATING TO HEALTH.
SB1376 RELATING TO THE WATER POLLUTION CONTROL SPECIAL FUND.
SB1393 RELATING TO METHADONE TREATMENT PROGRAMS.
SB1394 RELATING TO METHADONE TREATMENT PROGRAMS.
SB1397 RELATING TO THE ELECTRONIC PRESCRIPTION ACCOUNTABILITY SYSTEM.
SCR3 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ADOPT RULES FOR A PERMIT TO DISCHARGE POLLUTANTS THAT INCLUDE THE MAJOR FACTORS THAT ARE CONSIDERED IN IDENTIFYING THE FUNCTIONAL EQUIVALENT OF A DIRECT DISCHARGE FOR POINT SOURCES OR NONPOINT SOURCES.
SCR5 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONVENE A MEDICINAL PSILOCYBIN AND PSILOCIN WORKING GROUP TO EXAMINE THE MEDICINAL AND THERAPEUTIC EFFECTS OF PSILOCYBIN AND PSILOCIN AND DEVELOP A LONG-TERM STRATEGIC PLAN TO ENSURE THE AVAILABILITY OF MEDICINAL PSILOCYBIN AND PSILOCIN OR PSILOCYBIN-BASED AND PSILOCIN-BASED PRODUCTS THAT ARE SAFE, ACCESSIBLE, AND AFFORDABLE FOR ELIGIBLE ADULT PATIENTS.
SB1419 RELATING TO THE HAWAII HEALTHY AGING PARTNERSHIP.
SB1428 RELATING TO PARENTAL RIGHTS IN EDUCATION.
SB1429 RELATING TO SEX-SPECIFIC STUDENT ATHLETIC TEAMS.
SB1431 RELATING TO FENTANYL.
HB1154 HD2 RELATING TO GUARDIANSHIP.
SB1435 RELATING TO AMBULANCES.
SB1443 RELATING TO ASTHMA.
SB1444 RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.
SB1445 RELATING TO TAXATION.
SB1446 RELATING TO INSURANCE.
SB1471 RELATING TO PRIVACY.
SB1491 RELATING TO REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CARE SERVICES.
HB1254 HD1 RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.
SB1503 RELATING TO HEALTH.
SR3 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONVENE A MEDICINAL PSILOCYBIN AND PSILOCIN WORKING GROUP TO EXAMINE THE MEDICINAL AND THERAPEUTIC EFFECTS OF PSILOCYBIN AND PSILOCIN AND DEVELOP A LONG-TERM STRATEGIC PLAN TO ENSURE THE AVAILABILITY OF MEDICINAL PSILOCYBIN AND PSILOCIN OR PSILOCYBIN-BASED AND PSILOCIN-BASED PRODUCTS THAT ARE SAFE, ACCESSIBLE, AND AFFORDABLE FOR ELIGIBLE ADULT PATIENTS.
SB1530 RELATING TO FAMILY COURT.
SB1533 RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
SB1555 RELATING TO GENERAL EXCISE TAX.
SB1556 RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.
HB1368 HD1 RELATING TO THE HOSPITAL SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAM.
SB1566 RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH.
SB1570 RELATING TO MEDICAL CANNABIS.
SB1580 RELATING TO LABOR STANDARDS AT HEALTH CARE FACILITIES.
SB1581 RELATING TO INSPECTIONS.
SB1593 RELATING TO MEDICAL CARE.
SB1595 RELATING TO THE UNIFORM GUARDIANSHIP, CONSERVATORSHIP, AND OTHER PROTECTIVE ARRANGEMENTS ACT.
HB1405 HD1 RELATING TO NATURAL RESOURCES.
SB1605 RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.
HCR34 HD1 REQUESTING THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF AGING TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE ADEQUACY OF ELDER CARE ON MOLOKAI AND LANAI, AND IN EAST MAUI.
SCR36 URGING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO RECOGNIZE AND ADDRESS THE INEQUITABLE LOCATION OF MENTAL HEALTH FACILITIES AND CLEAN AND SOBER HOMES ACROSS THE ISLAND OF OAHU.
SCR37 URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO PERFORM A FEASIBILITY STUDY OF THE BENEFITS OF AUTHORIZING REIMBURSEMENT FOR SERVICES PROVIDED THROUGH TELEHEALTH BY WAY OF AUDIO-ONLY TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION.
SCR38 URGING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA JOHN A. BURNS SCHOOL OF MEDICINE TO PRIORITIZE EFFORTS TO STRENGTHEN HAWAII'S REPRODUCTIVE CARE WORKFORCE, PARTICULARLY FOR RURAL AND REMOTE AREAS OF THE STATE.
SR31 URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO PERFORM A FEASIBILITY STUDY OF THE BENEFITS OF AUTHORIZING REIMBURSEMENT FOR SERVICES PROVIDED THROUGH TELEHEALTH BY WAY OF AUDIO-ONLY TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION.
SR32 URGING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA JOHN A. BURNS SCHOOL OF MEDICINE TO PRIORITIZE EFFORTS TO STRENGTHEN HAWAII'S REPRODUCTIVE CARE WORKFORCE, PARTICULARLY FOR RURAL AND REMOTE AREAS OF THE STATE.
SCR47 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.
SR42 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.
GM554 Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Rehabilitation Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, JOANN INAMASU, for a term to expire 06-30-2025.
HCR42 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO IMMEDIATELY CEASE INTERCEPTING SOCIAL SECURITY PAYMENTS FOR CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE.
SR59 REQUESTING THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL CONVENE A SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF MINORS STEERING COMMITTEE TO IDENTIFY ISSUES RELATING TO THE SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF MINORS IN THE STATE.
SR60 REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR'S COORDINATOR ON HOMELESSNESS TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE COST OF PROGRAMS AND SERVICES NECESSARY TO END CHRONIC HOMELESSNESS BY 2030.
SR62 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ESTABLISH A BENEFICIAL TREATMENTS ADVISORY COUNCIL TO REVIEW, EVALUATE, AND RECOMMEND NEW MEDICINAL MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENTS.
SR64 REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO CONDUCT A STUDY RELATING TO ASBESTOS PREVALENCE AND ABATEMENT IN RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES IN THE STATE.
SCR67 REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR'S COORDINATOR ON HOMELESSNESS TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE COST OF PROGRAMS AND SERVICES NECESSARY TO END CHRONIC HOMELESSNESS BY 2030.
SCR69 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ESTABLISH A BENEFICIAL TREATMENTS ADVISORY COUNCIL TO REVIEW, EVALUATE, AND RECOMMEND NEW MEDICINAL MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENTS.
SCR71 REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO CONDUCT A STUDY RELATING TO ASBESTOS PREVALENCE AND ABATEMENT IN RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES IN THE STATE.
SCR76 REQUESTING THE JUDICIARY TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON EXISTING LAWS, POLICIES, AND PROCEDURES THAT ARE DESIGNED TO ASSIST AND PROTECT PRO SE PARTIES WITH PHYSICAL AND INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES.
SR77 RECOGNIZING AND SUPPORTING ONGOING COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS TO IMPLEMENT A STATEWIDE STRATEGY TO ELIMINATE VIRAL HEPATITIS TYPES A, B, AND C IN HAWAII.
SCR86 RECOGNIZING AND SUPPORTING ONGOING COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS TO IMPLEMENT A STATEWIDE STRATEGY TO ELIMINATE VIRAL HEPATITIS TYPES A, B, AND C IN HAWAII.
HCR100 HD2 REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO CONDUCT AN ANALYSIS REGARDING THE SCOPE OF PRACTICE FOR ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSES AND PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS.
SR87 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.
SR98 REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO ASSESS THE SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL EFFECTS OF MANDATING HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR AMBULANCE AND COMMUNITY PARAMEDICINE SERVICES.
SR101 REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A SUNRISE ANALYSIS ON MANDATING PARITY IN VITRO FERTILIZATION HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE.
SR105 REQUESTING THE HAWAI‘I TOBACCO QUITLINE TO MAKE PERMANENTLY VISIBLE ON EACH PAGE OF ITS WEBSITE INFORMATION PERTAINING TO THE AVAILABILITY OF TRANSLATION SERVICES UPON REQUEST.
HCR109 HD1 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH'S SOLID WASTE SECTION, SUBJECT TO THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDING, TO INVESTIGATE STRATEGIES FOR IMPROVED WASTE DIVERSION BY WORKING WITH THE COUNTIES TO ADDRESS EACH COUNTY'S UNIQUE NEEDS ACCORDING TO ITS GEOGRAPHY, POPULATION, AND INDUSTRY MAKE-UP.
SCR111 REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL ASSESSMENT OF PROPOSED MANDATORY HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR VARIOUS SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CARE SERVICES.
HCR112 HD1 REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL ASSESSMENT OF PROPOSED MANDATORY HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR VARIOUS SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CARE SERVICES.
SR117 REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL ASSESSMENT OF PROPOSED MANDATORY HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR VARIOUS SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CARE SERVICES.
HCR155 HD1 REQUESTING THE HAWAI‘I TOBACCO QUITLINE TO MAKE PERMANENTLY VISIBLE ON EACH PAGE OF ITS WEBSITE INFORMATION PERTAINING TO THE AVAILABILITY OF INTERPRETATION SERVICES UPON REQUEST.
SCR119 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO: JOINTLY REVIEW ANY RESEARCH APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS FOR ADULTS; DEVELOP AND ADOPT RULES, POLICIES, AND PLAN AMENDMENTS NECESSARY TO ENSURE THAT THE STATE MEDICAID PROGRAM COVERS MEDICALLY NECESSARY SERVICES, INCLUDING APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS SERVICES, FOR INDIVIDUALS AGED TWENTY-ONE AND OLDER WITH NEURODEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS, INCLUDING AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER; AND APPLY FOR ANY NECESSARY APPROVALS FROM THE FEDERAL CENTERS FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID SERVICES TO AMEND THE STATE MEDICAID PLAN TO PROVIDE REIMBURSEMENTS FOR MEDICALLY NECESSARY SERVICES, INCLUDING APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS SERVICES, TO MEDICAID-ELIGIBLE PERSONS OVER THE AGE OF TWENTY-ONE DIAGNOSED WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER.
SCR127 REQUESTING THE JUDICIARY, OFFICE OF THE PUBLIC DEFENDER, AND PROSECUTING ATTORNEY OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO ESTABLISH A PERMANENT COMMUNITY OUTREACH MOBILE COURT AND TO EXPAND ITS SERVICE TO ALL NON-VIOLENT HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS BY WORKING TOGETHER WITH COMMUNITY PROVIDERS AND SUBMIT THE PROTOCOL AND BUDGET FOR EFFECTIVE OPERATIONS.
HCR168 HD1 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO PERFORM A STUDY TO DETERMINE IF THE GOVERNMENT AS A WHOLE IS ADEQUATELY ALLOCATING FUNDING FOR EACH REGION OF OAHU FOR HOMELESS SERVICES.
HCR181 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONDUCT A SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL ASSESSMENT OF PROPOSED MANDATORY HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR WEIGHT MANAGEMENT MEDICATION.
HCR186 HD1 REQUESTING THE DISABILITY AND COMMUNICATION ACCESS BOARD TO ESTABLISH AN AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER WORKFORCE WORKING GROUP TO PROMOTE INCREASING THE NUMBER OF AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS IN THE STATE.
SR139 REQUESTING INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR KETAMINE THERAPY FOR QUALIFYING PATIENTS.
HCR203 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES' MED-QUEST DIVISION TO TAKE STEPS NECESSARY TO ENSURE THAT ADEQUATE PROVIDER RATES ARE ESTABLISHED FOR APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS SERVICES.
SCR133 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONVENE A THERAPEUTIC PSILOCYBIN WORKING GROUP.
SR149 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONDUCT A SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL ASSESSMENT OF PROPOSED MANDATORY HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR WEIGHT MANAGEMENT MEDICATION.
SR153 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONVENE A THERAPEUTIC PSILOCYBIN WORKING GROUP.
SR161 REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF PLANNING AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT TO IDENTIFY LANDS IN WEST AND SOUTH MAUI THAT ARE APPROPRIATE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF KAUHALE HOUSING FOR HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS.
SR172 URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES' MED-QUEST DIVISION TO ADVOCATE THAT THE STATE INCREASE MEDICAID REIMBURSEMENTS TO DENTISTS AND, UPON AN INCREASE APPROVAL, TO PROACTIVELY INFORM BOTH DENTAL SERVICE PROVIDERS AND MEDICAID BENEFICIARIES OF NEW RATE PLANS.
SR175 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO PREPARE AND DEVELOP SOLUTIONS AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION OF NURSES TO ADDRESS THE SHORTAGE OF THE NURSING AND HEALTH CARE WORKFORCE IN THE STATE.
SR186 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO FILE A REQUEST WITH THE CENTERS FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID SERVICES TO AMEND THE STATE'S EXISTING SECTION 1115 DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM TO IMPLEMENT A HOUSING AND HEALTH OPPORTUNITIES DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM TO ENABLE DIRECT HOUSING COSTS FOR MEDICAID RECIPIENTS TO BE COVERED BY THE FEDERAL FINANCIAL PARTICIPATION FOR MEDICAID.
SR206 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONVENE A MEDICINAL PSYCHEDELICS RIGHT-TO-TRY TASK FORCE TO EXPLORE THE DEVELOPMENT OF A PROGRAM FOR QUALIFYING TERMINALLY ILL PATIENTS.
SCR160 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO FILE A REQUEST WITH THE CENTERS FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID SERVICES TO AMEND THE STATE'S EXISTING SECTION 1115 DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM TO IMPLEMENT A HOUSING AND HEALTH OPPORTUNITIES DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM TO ENABLE DIRECT HOUSING COSTS FOR MEDICAID RECIPIENTS TO BE COVERED BY THE FEDERAL FINANCIAL PARTICIPATION FOR MEDICAID.
SR207 REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO ASSESS THE SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL EFFECTS OF MANDATING HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR MAMMOGRAPHY, ON TERMS AT LEAST AS FAVORABLE TO THE INSURED AS THOSE APPLICABLE TO OTHER RADIOLOGICAL EXAMINATIONS.
SR212 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO ESTABLISH A TASK FORCE TO DEVELOP A PLAN TO PROTECT STUDENTS FROM THE VAPING EPIDEMIC AND THE HARMS OF SMOKING.
SCR180 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO PREPARE AND DEVELOP SOLUTIONS AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION OF NURSES TO ADDRESS THE SHORTAGE OF THE NURSING AND HEALTH CARE WORKFORCE IN THE STATE.
SCR182 REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO ASSESS THE SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL EFFECTS OF MANDATORY HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR FERTILITY PRESERVATION PROCEDURES FOR CERTAIN PERSONS WHO HAVE BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH CANCER AND WHOSE CANCER OR CANCER TREATMENT MAY ADVERSELY AFFECT THEIR FERTILITY.
SCR199 REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO ASSESS THE SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL EFFECTS OF MANDATING HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR AMBULANCE AND COMMUNITY PARAMEDICINE SERVICES.
SCR206 REQUESTING THE HAWAI‘I TOBACCO QUITLINE TO MAKE PERMANENTLY VISIBLE ON EACH PAGE OF ITS WEBSITE INFORMATION PERTAINING TO THE AVAILABILITY OF TRANSLATION SERVICES UPON REQUEST.
SCR209 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONDUCT A SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL ASSESSMENT OF PROPOSED MANDATORY HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR WEIGHT MANAGEMENT MEDICATION.
SCR215 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONVENE A MEDICINAL PSYCHEDELICS RIGHT-TO-TRY TASK FORCE TO EXPLORE THE DEVELOPMENT OF A PROGRAM FOR QUALIFYING TERMINALLY ILL PATIENTS.
SCR223 REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF PLANNING AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT TO IDENTIFY LANDS IN WEST AND SOUTH MAUI THAT ARE APPROPRIATE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF KAUHALE HOUSING FOR HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS.
GM628 Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Council on Mental Health, Gubernatorial Nominee, JEFFREY GALON, JR., for a term to expire 06-30-2024.
GM644 Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Commission on Fatherhood, Gubernatorial Nominee, JOSHUA FRANKLIN, for a term to expire 06-30-2024.

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