HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE TWENTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2003
COMMITTEE ON HUMAN SERVICES AND HOUSING |
Rep. Michael Puamamo Kahikina, Chair |
Rep. Maile S.L. Shimabukuro, Vice Chair |
Rep. Dennis A. Arakaki |
Rep. Roy M. Takumi |
Rep. Helène H. Hale |
Rep. Corinne W.L. Ching |
Rep. Bertha C. Kawakami |
Rep. Lynn Finnegan |
Rep. Scott Y. Nishimoto |
Rep. Bud Stonebraker |
Rep. K. Mark Takai |
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH |
Rep. Dennis A. Arakaki, Chair |
Rep. Scott Y. Nishimoto, Vice Chair |
Rep. Helène H. Hale |
Rep. Roy M. Takumi |
Rep. Michael Puamamo Kahikina |
Rep. Corinne W.L. Ching |
Rep. Maile S.L. Shimabukuro |
Rep. Lynn Finnegan |
Rep. K. Mark Takai |
Rep. Bud Stonebraker |
NOTICE OF HEARING
DATE: |
Saturday, March 15, 2003 |
TIME: |
9:00 a.m. |
PLACE: |
Conference Room 329 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A
SB 864 SD1 (SSCR838) |
RELATING TO CHILD WELFARE SERVICES. Grants civil service status to certain temporary exempt employees of the child welfare services branch, under the department of human services' social services division. (SD1) |
HSH, FIN |
SB 946 (SSCR988) |
RELATING TO CAREGIVER CONSENT. Allows a caregiver to execute an affidavit of caregiver consent to enroll the minor in school and allow full participation in curricular and co-curricular activities; subjects caregivers to penalties under Part V, Chapter 710, HRS, for making a false statement on an affidavit for caregiver consent. |
HSH, JUD |
SB 870 SD2 (SSCR839) |
RELATING TO HOMELESS SERVICES. Appropriates funds to the housing and community development corporation of Hawaii for programs and services for the homeless. (SB870 SD2) |
HSH, FIN |
SB 884 SD1 (SSCR841) |
MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR MEDICAID PROGRAMS. Appropriates funds for the Residential Alternative Community Care Program (RACCP), the Chore Services Program, and Medicaid- waiver programs, under the Department of Human Services. (SB884 SD1) |
HSH, FIN |
SB 1240 SD2 (SSCR856) |
RELATING TO MEDICAID. Requires the department of human services to increase medicaid provider reimbursement payments to more closely approach the actual cost to providers of providing quality health care, and, in calculating reimbursement to providers, to include adjustments for inflation and return on equity to the fullest extent allowed and retain the grandfathered capital component without modification. (SB1240 SD2) |
HSH, FIN |
SB 883 SD2 (SSCR840) |
RELATING TO ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES. Creates three positions within the Department of Human Services, Adult Protective Services program, to investigate reported cases of suspected dependent adult abuse, including financial exploitation and provide appropriate services, including referral to law enforcement. Appropriates funds. (SB883 SD2) |
HSH, FIN |
SB 1068 SD1 (SSCR812) |
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE FACILITIES. Extends the issuance deadline for special purpose revenue bonds for the Honolulu Neighborhood Housing Services. (SD1) |
HSH, FIN |
SB 1283 (SSCR801) |
RELATING TO THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF HAWAII. Repeals the Alteration Revolving Loan Fund and the Hawaii Development Revolving Loan Fund, and transfers the balances to the general fund. |
HSH, FIN |
SB 1423 SD2 (SSCR852) |
RELATING TO A COMMISSION ON FATHERHOOD. Establishes the Commission on Fatherhood within the Office of the Governor to provide for a statewide program, on a permanent and continuing basis, to promote healthy family relationships between parents and children that are father-friendly and inclusive. Requires Governor's Office to provide staff and administrative support to the commission. (SD2) |
HSH, FIN |
SB 585 SD1 (SSCR826) |
RELATING TO STATE FUNDS. Clarifies the purpose for the use of tobacco settlement moneys earmarked for the Department of Human Services; appropriates the accumulated moneys in the tobacco settlement special funds for DHS children's health programs. (SD1) |
HSH/HLT, FIN |
SB 959 SD1 (SSCR843) |
RELATING TO CHILD ABUSE. Requires mandatory physical and medical forensic examinations of children placed in protective custody pursuant to chapter 350, Hawaii Revised Statutes; appropriates funds for forensic exams. (SD1) |
HSH/HLT, FIN |
SB 961 SD1 (SSCR844) |
RELATING TO GOOD BEGINNINGS ALLIANCE. Makes appropriation for the Good Beginnings Alliance. (SB961 SD1) |
HSH/HLT, FIN |
SB 974 SD1 (SSCR846) |
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE PRESCHOOL OPEN DOORS PROGRAM. Appropriates funds for the Preschool Open Doors program. (SB974 SD1) |
HSH/HLT, FIN |
SB 1584 SD1 (SSCR854) |
RELATING TO CHILD CARE. Establishes the Pre-Plus early childhood education program within the department of human services; provides budget authorization for $60,000 for one federally-funded program support position for FY 2003-2004. (SD1) |
HSH/HLT, FIN |
SB 1399 SD2 (SSCR821) |
RELATING TO A LONG-TERM CARE TAX CREDIT. Provides a refundable net income tax credit to encourage the purchase of long-term care insurance. (SB1399 SD2) |
HSH/HLT, FIN |
SB 78 SD2 (SSCR987) |
RELATING TO ELDER ABUSE. Authorizes the attorney general to seek civil penalties for abuse or neglect of a dependent elder; provides enhanced civil remedies for prevailing parties in cases involving abuse or neglect of a dependent elder. (SD2) |
HSH/HLT, JUD |
DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW
PERSONS WISHING TO TESTIFY ARE REQUESTED TO SUBMIT 40 COPIES OF THEIR TESTIMONY AT LEAST 24 HOURS PRIOR TO THE HEARING TO: (1) THE HSH COMMITTEE'S VICE CHAIR IN ROOM 315, STATE CAPITOL, OR (2) THE HOUSE SGT.-AT-ARMS TESTIMONY DROP BOX IN THE TURNAROUND AREA OF THE CAPITOL BASEMENT PARKING LOT. TESTIMONY MAY BE FAXED TO THE HOUSE SGT.-AT-ARMS OFFICE AT: 586-6501 (OAHU) OR 1-800-535-3859 (NEIGHBOR ISLANDS). WHEN FAXING, PLEASE INDICATE TO WHOM THE TESTIMONY IS BEING SUBMITTED, THE DATE AND TIME OF THE HEARING, AND THE REQUIRED NO. OF COPIES THAT ARE NEEDED FOR SUBMITTAL.
IT IS ALSO REQUESTED THAT THE COPIES BE ON ONE SIDE OF AN 8-1/2" X 11" SHEET. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL THE HSH COMMITTEE CLERK AT 586-8465.
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