THE SENATE

THE TWENTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE

REGULAR SESSION OF 2005

COMMITTEE ON HUMAN SERVICES

Senator Suzanne Chun Oakland, Chair

Senator Les Ihara, Jr., Vice Chair

COMMITTEE ON HEALTH

Senator Rosalyn H. Baker, Chair

Senator Suzanne Chun Oakland, Vice Chair

AMENDED NOTICE OF HEARING

 

DATE:

Thursday, April 21, 2005

TIME:

4: 30 p.m.

PLACE:

Conference Room 229

State Capitol

415 South Beretania Street

A M E N D E D A G E N D A

The following measures have been ADDED to the agenda:

HCR 277

(HSCR1659)

REQUESTING A ONE-YEAR EXTENSION OF THE STATEWIDE INTERAGENCY TASK FORCE TO CONTINUE TO DEVELOP A PLAN FOR COORDINATION AND EXPANSION OF SERVICES PROVIDED THROUGH HEALTHY START TO YOUNG CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES.

HMS/HTH

HTH/HMS

   

HCR 40

HD1

(HSCR1673)

REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE COUNCIL ON DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES TO CONTINUE TO CONVENE THE RESIDENTIAL SETTINGS TASK FORCE TO IDENTIFY ISSUES AND SOLUTIONS REGARDING INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND THEIR CHOICE OF RESIDENTIAL SETTING.

HTH/HMS, WAM

HCR 95

(HSCR1482)

URGING THE STATE TO RECOGNIZE THE IMPORTANCE OF THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF FAMILY CAREGIVERS AND TO SUPPORT THEM TO THE EXTENT POSSIBLE IN SERVING THE LONG-TERM CARE NEEDS OF THE STATE'S RESIDENTS.

HTH/HMS

HCR 96

(HSCR1484)

URGING THE DEPARTMENT HEALTH AND THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO DEVELOP METHODS TO SUPPORT FAMILY CAREGIVERS WHO PROVIDE AT-HOME CARE TO QUALIFIED RELATIVES.

HTH/HMS

Decision Making to follow, if time permits.

Persons wishing to testify should submit 26 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.

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 586-6130

 

 

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Senator Rosalyn H. Baker

Chair

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Senator Suzanne Chun Oakland

Chair