THE SENATE

THE TWENTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE

REGULAR SESSION OF 2002

COMMITTEE ON HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Senator David Matsuura, Chair

Senator Jan Yagi Buen, Vice Chair

NOTICE OF HEARING

 

DATE:

Monday, March 11, 2002

TIME:

1:00 P.M.

PLACE:

Conference Room 225

State Capitol

415 South Beretania Street

A G E N D A

The Committee Previously Held Public Hearings On Bills That Are Companion Or Similar Senate Bills To Some Of Those Listed Below. New Testimony Offered Should Focus On Substantive Differences Between The House And Senate Versions.

HB 2459

(HSCR447-02)

MAKING EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION FOR SOCIAL SECURITY/MEDICARE EXPENSES.

Appropriates additional funds in FY 2001-2002 to pay for the social security/medicare expenses. (SB2717)

HHS, WAM

HB 2523

(HSCR573-02)

RELATING TO EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES.

Authorizes the Department to implement and maintain a trauma registry for the collection of information concerning the treatment of critical trauma patients at state-designated trauma centers, and administer a system for the management of that information. (SB2781)

HHS, WAM

HB 2618

HD1

(HSCR611-02)

RELATING TO INSURANCE.

Allows consumers to assign reimbursement for dental services to a service provider who is not a participating provider; requires dental plans to reimburse these providers directly. (HB2618 HD1)

HHS, CPH

HB 2518

(HSCR571-02)

RELATING TO EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES.

Authorizes the Department to assist in the implementation of a statewide poision information program. (SB2776)

HHS, WAM

HB 2571

(HSCR584-02)

RELATING TO TAXATION OF PERSONS WITH IMPAIRED SIGHT OR HEARING OR WHO ARE TOTALLY DISABLED THAT ARE ENGAGED IN BUSINESS.

Provides the same general excise tax benefits to persons with impaired sight, hearing, or who are totally disabled regardless of the entity in which they choose to do business. (SB2829)

HHS, WAM

HB 1766

(HSCR565-02)

RELATING TO SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS.

Repeals the provision that prohibits the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds after June 30, 2003. Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to assist Hawaii Pacific Health in the acquisition or construction of health care facilities, renovation of existing facilities, acquisition of land, equipment, and technology, and other capital-related projects. (SB2052)

HHS, WAM

HB 2495

(HSCR570-02)

MAKING AN EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES.

Authorize DHS to meet its state and federal mandates to provide foster board and board-related costs, permanency assistance, and difficulty-of-care payments for foster and adoptive parents, permanent custodians, and guardians of children with special needs. [Emergency appropriation bill] (SB2753)

HHS, WAM

HB 2512

(HSCR579-02)

RELATING TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING SERVICES SPECIAL FUND.

Establishes the Public Health Nursing Services Special Fund for case management services in the Public Health Nursing Branch Program to receive and expend Medicaid funds for medically fragile children under the age 21 with complex medical conditions. (SB2770)

HHS, WAM

HB 1867

HD1

(HSCR596-02)

MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR HEALTH CARE FOR THE UNINSURED.

Appropriates funds for 2:1 federal match to expand eligibility for the children's health insurance program to 300% of poverty level. Appropriates funds for a 9:1 federal match to continue lost TANF health benefits under QUEST. Appropriates funds to community health centers. (HB1867 HD1)

HHS, WAM

HB 2503

HD1

(HSCR672-02)

RELATING TO VITAL STATISTICS.

Provides a consistent fee structure for permits relating to burial and disinterment administered by the DOH. Provides funds to help automate and modernize the process of registering death events. (HB2503 HD1) (SB2761)

HHS, WAM

HB 2506

HD1

(HSCR671-02)

RELATING TO VITAL STATISTICS.

Provides a more streamlined, efficient, and convenient process for registering and recording births and deaths occurring in the State. (HB2506 HD1) (SB2764)

HHS, WAM

HB 2521

HD2

(HSCR572-02)

RELATING TO CONTROL OF DISEASE.

Allows the Department to enter into agreements with health care facilities and providers to assist with epidemic control activities. Requires individuals and entities to provide information needed to locate people suspected of having been exposed to a dangerous disease. Establishes protections for the rights of individuals quarantined to prevent transmission of a dangerous infectious disease and grants the Department authority to sequester contaminated articles. (HB2521 HD2) (SB2779)

 

HHS, JDC

HB 2738

HD1

(HSCR519-02)

RELATING TO LANGUAGE.

Establishes a commission on language access within the Lt. Governor's Office. Appropriates funds. (HB2738 HD1)

HHS, WAM

     

DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW, IF TIME PERMITS.

Persons wishing to testify should submit 20 copies of their testimony to the committee clerk, Room 226, 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.

It is the preference of this committee that form letters not be used and in lieu of form letters, petitions be used with your position stated.

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.

Public Folder. A folder labeled "Public Folder" containing the measures and testimonies for the hearing will be available for shared use by members of the public.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL THE COMMITTEE CLERK AT 586-7788.

 

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Senator David Matsuura

Chair