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:

Wednesday, March 13, 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 2467

(HSCR258-02)

RELATING TO NATUROPATHY.

Revises the accrediting standards for approved naturopathic schools to eliminate adverse consequences on applicants for licensure. (SB2725)

HHS, CPH

HB 2258

HD2

(HSCR683-02)

RELATING TO MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY.

Removes marriage and family therapist license law sunset date; authorizes the Director of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to enter into agreements to recognize licenses of marriage and family therapists licensed in other states. (HB2258 HD2) (SB2258)

HHS, CPH

HB 2056

HD2

(HSCR681-02)

RELATING TO SOCIAL WORK.

Makes various amendments to chapters 431M and 467E, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to further regulate the practice of social work and the licensure of social workers. (HB2056 HD2) (SB2498)

HHS, CPH

HB 2223

HD1

(HSCR641-02)

RELATING TO ELDERLY CARE.

Extends the duration of the PACE demonstration project at Maluhia. (HB2223 HD1) (SB2881)

HHS, WAM

HB 1749

HD2

(HSCR690-02)

RELATING TO ADULT RESIDENTIAL CARE HOMES.

Requires the Department of Health to disclose to adult residential care home operators the prior criminal history of certain prospective residents under certain circumstances. (HB1749 HD2) (SB2584)

HHS, JDC

HB 2496

HD1

(HSCR701-02)

RELATING TO CHILD CARE.

Exempts from child care licensing and registration statutes and rules persons who care for two or fewer children unrelated to the caregiver by blood, marriage, or adoption. Authorizes the department to investigate possible violations of the child care law. Allows the department to obtain a search warrant from district court. (HB2496 HD1) (SB2754)

HHS, JDC

HB 2432

(HSCR175-02)

RELATING TO DIRECT PAYMENT OF CHILD SUPPORT.

Deletes reference to the Offfice of Child Support Hearings as an entity having the ability to order direct payments. (SB2690)

HHS, JDC

HB 2433

HD1

(HSCR445-02)

RELATING TO CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT.

Enables the CSEA to notify employers of the amount of child support automatically withheld from an employee's paycheck by way of notice, as opposed to requiring a certified court order being served on the affected employer. Allows the CSEA to levy fines against individuals and entities not responding to its requests for information. Clarifies that spousal support can only be enforced when child support is being enforced and that all child support records are confidential. (HB2433 HD1) (SB2691)

HHS, JDC

HB 2426

HD1

(HSCR417-02)

RELATING TO CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN.

Deters crimes against children by bringing Hawaii's child pornography laws in line with federal statutes and criminalizing the use of computers to victimize children. (HB2426 HD1) (SB2684)

HHS, JDC

HB 2428

HD1

(HSCR444-02)

RELATING TO AGE VERIFICATION OF SEXUAL PERFORMERS.

Requires producers of pornography to verify that their performers are not minors, document this verification, and affix disclosure of the location of records on pornographic material; prohibits dissemination of pornography without affixed disclosure. (HB2428 HD1) (SB2686)

HHS, JDC

HB 1864

HD1

(HSCR419-02)

RELATING TO VISITATION.

Affirms sibling visitation. (HB1864 HD1) (SB2151)

HHS, JDC

HB 1804

(HSCR259-02)

RELATING TO EXPUNGEMENT.

Provides for the expungement of certain juvenile-arrest records. (SB2045)

HHS, JDC

HB 2507

HD3

(HSCR670-02)

RELATING TO REGISTRATION OF DIVORCES AND ANNULMENTS.

Repeals section 338-29, Hawaii Revised Statutes, which requires registration of divorces and annulments with the Department of Health, on January 1, 2003. (HB2507 HD3) (SB2507)

HHS, JDC

HB 2560

HD1

(HSCR696-02)

RELATING TO SEXUAL OFFENSES.

Includes employees of private companies working in correctional facilities in sexual offenses statutes that prohibit sexual penetration and sexual contact with imprisoned persons or a person confined to a detention facility. Expands sexual assault protection to inmates placed in private correctional facilities operating in the State. (HB2560 HD1)

(SB2818)

HHS, JDC

HB 2514

(HSCR523-02)

RELATING TO TATTOO ARTISTS.

Allows the Director to deny the renewal of license of any person applying to be licensed as a tattoo artist. (SB2772)

HHS, CPH

HB 1842

HD1

(HSCR617-02)

RELATING TO THE PRACTICE OF PHARMACY.

Redefines pharmacy to allow pharmacists to administer certain drugs under a medical doctor's order and to provide counseling, information, and education to patients and health care professionals. (HB1842 HD1) (SB2087)

HHS, CPH

     

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