HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

THE TWENTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE

REGULAR SESSION OF 2005

COMMITTEE ON HUMAN SERVICES

Rep. Alex M. Sonson, Chair

Rep. Rida T.R. Cabanilla, Vice Chair

Rep. Dennis A. Arakaki

Rep. Bertha C. Kawakami

Rep. Josh Green, M.D.

Rep. Lynn Finnegan

Rep. Helène H. Hale

Rep. Bud Stonebraker

Rep. Michael Puamamo Kahikina

NOTICE OF HEARING

DATE:

Tuesday, March 29, 2005

TIME:

8:30 a.m.

PLACE:

Conference Room 329

State Capitol

415 South Beretania Street

A G E N D A

HCR 29

REQUESTING THE COUNTIES, THE FAMILY COURTS IN ALL CIRCUITS, AND THE OFFICE OF YOUTH SERVICES TO COLLABORATE ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN ACTION PLAN THAT ASSESSES THE NEEDS OF THEIR AT-RISK YOUTH, IDENTIFIES PROGRAMS, SERVICES, AND STRATEGIES TO ADDRESS THEIR NEEDS, AND PROVIDES SAFE ALTERNATIVES TO INCARCERATION FOR YOUTH ON EACH ISLAND.

HUS, JUD, FIN

HCR 278

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO POST TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES BUDGET INFORMATION ON ITS WEBSITE FOR PUBLIC REVIEW.

HUS, FIN

HR 205

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO POST TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES BUDGET INFORMATION ON ITS WEBSITE FOR PUBLIC REVIEW.

HUS, FIN

HCR 58

REQUESTING A FISCAL AND MANAGEMENT AUDIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES' USE OF FEDERAL TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE TO NEEDY FAMILIES FUNDS.

HUS, FIN

HCR 9

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO CONDUCT A STUDY AND PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ADDRESSING THE SHORTAGE OF INFANT AND TODDLER CHILD CARE PROVIDERS, FACILITIES, AND SERVICES IN THE STATE.

HUS, FIN

HCR 12

REQUESTING A FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT AUDIT OF THE OFFICE OF YOUTH SERVICES, INCLUDING PURCHASE OF SERVICES AND ANY CONTRACT OR AGREEMENT ENTERED INTO BY THE OFFICE OF YOUTH SERVICES AND THE HAWAII YOUTH CORRECTIONAL FACILITY.

HUS, FIN

HR 16

REQUESTING A FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT AUDIT OF THE OFFICE OF YOUTH SERVICES, INCLUDING PURCHASE OF SERVICES AND ANY CONTRACT OR AGREEMENT ENTERED INTO BY THE OFFICE OF YOUTH SERVICES AND THE HAWAII YOUTH CORRECTIONAL FACILITY.

HUS, FIN

HCR 288

REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF YOUTH SERVICES TO WORK WITH PRIVATE AND PUBLIC ENTITIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS, ALU LIKE, THE AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION, RIGHT OF PASSAGE, INC., THE FAMILY COURT, THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, AND THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO IMPLEMENT A THREE YEAR PILOT PROJECT AT THE HAWAII YOUTH CORRECTIONAL FACILITY THAT INCORPORATES THE PHILOSOPHY AND PRACTICES OF THE RITE OF PASSAGE EXPERIENCE.

HUS, FIN

HCR 22

REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A STATEWIDE INTERAGENCY TASK FORCE TO DEVELOP A PLAN FOR COORDINATION AND EXPANSION OF SERVICES PROVIDED THROUGH CHILD WELFARE SERVICES TO YOUNG CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES.

HUS, FIN

HR 25

REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A STATEWIDE INTERAGENCY TASK FORCE TO DEVELOP A PLAN FOR COORDINATION AND EXPANSION OF SERVICES PROVIDED THROUGH CHILD WELFARE SERVICES TO YOUNG CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES.

HUS, FIN

HCR 28

URGING COUNTIES TO MAKE A CONCERTED EFFORT TO DEVELOP A SENIOR TAX WORK-OFF PROGRAM TO HELP PAY REAL PROPERTY TAXES.

HUS, FIN

HR 27

URGING COUNTIES TO MAKE A CONCERTED EFFORT TO DEVELOP A SENIOR TAX WORK-OFF PROGRAM TO HELP PAY REAL PROPERTY TAXES.

HUS, FIN

HCR 175

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO IMPLEMENT A PILOT PROGRAM BETWEEN THE HAWAII ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS AND THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES WITH THE GOAL OF ALLOWING THE HAWAII ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOL TO SELF-REGULATE AND MANAGE PRIVATE PRESCHOOLS.

HUS, EDN

HR 130

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO IMPLEMENT A PILOT PROGRAM BETWEEN THE HAWAII ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS AND THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES WITH THE GOAL OF ALLOWING THE HAWAII ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOL TO SELF-REGULATE AND MANAGE PRIVATE PRESCHOOLS.

HUS, EDN

     

 

DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW

PERSONS WISHING TO TESTIFY ARE REQUESTED TO SUBMIT 35 COPIES OF THEIR TESTIMONY AT LEAST 24 HOURS PRIOR TO THE HEARING TO: (1) THE COMMITTEE'S VICE CHAIR IN ROOM 303, STATE CAPITOL, OR (2) THE HOUSE SGT.-AT-ARMS TESTIMONY DROP OFF BOX IN THE TURNAROUND AREA OF THE CAPITOL BASEMENT PARKING LOT. TESTIMONY MAY ALSO BE FAXED IF LESS THAN 5 PAGES IN LENGTH 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 IS NEEDED FOR SUBMITTAL.

IT IS ALSO REQUESTED THAT THE COPIES BE ON ONE SIDE OF AN 8-1/2" X 11" SHEET WITH TWO HOLES PUNCHED AT THE TOP. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL THE COMMITTEE CLERK AT 586-6263.

IF YOU REQUIRE SPECIAL ASSISTANCE OR AUXILIARY AIDS AND/OR SERVICES TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PUBLIC HEARING PROCESS OF THE STATE HOUSE (I.E., SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER, WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBILITY, OR PARKING DESIGNATED FOR THE DISABLED), PLEASE CONTACT THE COMMITTEE CLERK AT LEAST 24 HOURS PRIOR TO THE HEARING SO ARRANGEMENTS CAN BE MADE.

 

 

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Rep. Alex M. Sonson

Chair