Wednesday, February 24, 1999Capitol Calendar
Events centered around the 1999 Hawaii state Legislature.
Send e-mail to citydesk@starbulletin.com.
A calendar of tomorrow's hearings -- to be held at the state Capitol, 415 S. Beretania St., unless noted. Hearings marked with an asterisk (*) will be aired live on Oceanic 54 and TCI Cable 54:
HOUSE
Finance: Bills on anatomical gifts and studying latex product use. Decision making to follow, 10 a.m. Bills on hospices and training for emergency medical personnel. Decision making to follow, 11 a.m. Bills on tobacco tax and school health services. Decision making to follow, noon. Bills on grants and subsidies, and insurance premium taxes. Decision making to follow, 1:30 p.m. Bills on Child Protective Services, early childhood programs and long-term care. Decision making to follow, 2:30 p.m. Bills on aquatic resources and commercial marine licenses. Decision making to follow, 4 p.m. Bills on wastewater management and the environment. Decision making to follow, 5 p.m. Room 308.Judiciary: Bills allowing on-site substance abuse tests and expanding the Whistleblower Protection Act. Decision making to follow, 2 p.m., Room 325.
SENATE
Consumer Protection: Bills lowering the age for annual mammograms covered by health insurance and requiring health entities to include contraceptive services and supplies in coverage. Decision making to follow, 9 a.m., Room 016.Judiciary: Bills expanding prostitution ban beyond Waikiki, allowing drug tests for drivers after a collision and banning sample tobacco products and promotional material distribution near schools. Decision making to follow, 9 a.m., Room 229.
Labor and Environment: Bill prohibiting medical waste facilities within a mile of residential areas. Decision making to follow, 2:30 p.m., Room 225.
Ways and Means: Bills requiring substance abuse treatment for inmates and requiring tobacco manufacturers not participating in the state tobacco settlement to create a fund to pay claims against them. Decision making to follow, 9:30 a.m., Room 211.