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Rounding Out January

As we round out our first month of the 2007 session, my staff and I are preparing for our first bill hearings as the Senate Committee on Health. As the new chairman of this committee, I have quickly learned that the issue of health is large and the scope is wide. Already, wide and far-reaching topics such as Medicare, insurance coverage, hospital care, have come to my attention. I am very honored to take upon this responsibility and hope to tackle these issues with effective policies and decision-making.

Also, late last week, our Legislative Calendar was officially finalized and signed by our Senate President, Senator Colleen Hanabusa. Track our progress as we move through session! This is a very exciting time at the State Capitol where our hearings and votes make a difference!

Additionally, like last year, all hearing notices under the committee of Health will be posted under the "committees" tab. Testimony will be uploaded for hearings we are leading. For a quick link to our hearing notices, please refer to the "Hearing Notices" box to the right!

And for those awaiting the first issue of our "Capitol Connection", it will be out shortly! As always, if you have any announcements, events, or folks you would like to commend, please e-mail me with the details and we will be sure to add it to our community highlights on our site and newsletter!

Lastly, mark February 28th on your calendars for the first Aiea-Pearl City Town Meeting to be held at the Waimalu Elementary School Cafeteria from 7PM to 8:30PM. The topic of discussion will be Identity Theft and Crime. More information will be posted as it is known.

Posted on January 25, 2007 12:34 PM | Permalink