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Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gI8Ua0xuCqk, 2026-07-02T01:23:09+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - Start 00:34 - DM JDC 10:00 AM Hearing Notice: JDC 10:00 AM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_JDC_03-31-23_.PDF, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

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Transcript Highlights:

• Can you hear me? >> How's that? Can you hear me, Chair? >> Hang on just a second. Wait.
• Can you hear<00:16:28.240> me? hear me? hear me? >> How's<00:16:30.639> that?
• Can you hear me, chair? That >> How's that? Can you hear me, chair? That better?
• I think we can hear you now because we've been hearing you. So sorry. Apologize.
• dollars in most cases from these audits. dollars in most cases from these audits.

Bills: SB2275, SB2390, SB2540, SB3142, SB2414, SB2340, SB2848

Keywords: Medicaid, disability, buy-in program, workers with disabilities, income eligibility, premium structure, biomarker testing, health insurance, medical coverage, state law, health maintenance organization, juvenile justice, youth penalties, minors, court fees, court costs, fines, surcharges, restitution, fee waiver

Summary: The House Committee on Health heard testimony on a series of bills related to public health, pharmacy regulation, disability access, and health care infrastructure. HB 1535, creating an income tax credit for automated external defibrillator installations, drew support from the Department of Health, tax department comments, and public testimony emphasizing AED access in community and transit settings. HB 1765, requiring safety warnings for spear fishing gear, received comments from DLNR and strong support from a free-diving safety advocate who described blackout risks and argued for point-of-sale warnings. HB 1549, which would repeal the law prohibiting drug paraphernalia, drew mixed testimony: the Department of Health, the Public Defender, and harm-reduction advocates supported repeal as a public health measure, while HPD and a county prosecutor opposed it, warning it could encourage drug use and create public safety issues. The committee also heard HB 1550, which would exclude drug testing products from the definition of drug paraphernalia. The Department of Health and harm-reduction advocates supported the bill, saying drug checking tools save lives and help prevent overdoses, while one written opponent was noted. HB 1995, allowing people who are blind or deaf to receive disabled parking permits, drew opposition from the State Council on Developmental Disabilities, the Disability and Communication Access Board, and other opponents, while a few written supporters were also noted. HB 1671, allowing licensed dental hygienists to place interim therapeutic restorations in public health settings, received support from the Department of Health and several oral health organizations, with the Board of Dentistry offering comments. HB 1643, establishing a framework for pharmacy audits and record retrieval, prompted the most extended discussion. The Board of Pharmacy and independent pharmacy representatives supported the bill as a needed framework to limit burdensome audits and protect patient care, while HMSA raised concerns about possible conflicts with upcoming federal PBM reforms and potential unintended consequences. Committee members questioned both sides about timing and workload, and supporters argued the bill was needed now to protect rural and independent pharmacies. Finally, HB 1978, appropriating funds for a new outpatient care center in North Kona, received strong support from Hawaii Health Systems Corporation, Queen’s Health Systems, the Kona-Kohala Chamber, and others, who described it as a long-term investment in West Hawaii’s health care capacity and economy. No votes or final actions were taken in the portion of the hearing provided.

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Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qKklzentYiA, 2026-07-02T01:23:19+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - Start 00:10 - DM WAM 10:30 AM Hearing Notice: WAM 10:30 AM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_WAM_04-03-24_.pdf, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

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Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMdL-FtpgvI, 2026-07-02T01:23:18+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 0:00 - Start 2:40 - DM AEN 1:00 PM Hearing Notice: AEN 1:00 PM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_AEN_03-21-24_.pdf, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0qvI3j68nBc, 2026-07-02T01:23:16+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - start 00:10 - DM JDC 10:00 AM Hearing Notice: JDC 10:00 AM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_JDC_03-01-24_.pdf, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

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Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5Lk-WO0lO0, 2026-07-02T01:23:16+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 0:00 Start 0:31 - DM JDC 9:30 AM Hearing Notice: JDC 9:30 AM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2024/hearingnotices/HEARING_JDC_02-23-24_.PDF, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zJHszbUOrAc, 2026-07-02T01:23:12+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - Start 02:00 - GM 1 1:03:18 - GM 2 Hearing Notice: JDC 10:00 AM https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/splsession2023b/Hearing_JDC_11-17-23_.pdf, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47

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