Hawaii Public Health Institute COVID-19 Webinar Series March 3, 2021 State Representative Introduction PDP Committee

Summary Legislative Process

COVID-19 Updates  Brand new committee formed in November 2020  Key Question: “How can state government respond better to pandemics and other disasters?” House  Members: Committee on  Rep. Linda Ichiyama, Chair  Rep. Stacelynn Eli, Vice-Chair Pandemic and  Rep.  Rep. Angus McKelvey Disaster  Rep. Preparedness  Rep.  Rep.  Rep.  Rep. PDP Bills and Issues

 Authority of the Governor to declare a state of emergency (HB103)  State vs. County authority during an emergency (HB1286, HB724)  Face mask mandate (HB726)  Penalties under HRS 127A (SB540)  HI-EMA as attached agency (HB572) PDP Bills and Issues, cont’d

 Civil and criminal immunity for health care providers during emergency situations (HB540)  Telehealth (HB472, HB473/SB970)  Appropriations for COVID-19 response (HB934)  Programs for COVID-19 recovery (HB1324)  Capitol Website: www.capitol..gov  Create an account  Sign up to receive alerts  Submit written testimony Legislative  24 hours in advance Process 101:  Virtual hearings (Zoom testimony) How Do I Get  Must register via Capitol website Involved?  Call or email your legislator  Meet with your legislator  Public Access Room: https://lrb.hawaii.gov/par/  State of Hawaii COVID-19 website: https://hawaiicovid19.com/  Vaccine FAQs in multiple languages  Registration for vaccine appointments COVID-19  Quarantine and Isolation information  PDP Monthly Informational Briefings on Vaccine Distribution Updates  Federal Retail Pharmacy Program (Longs/CVS)  70+ will be able to be vaccinated in Phase 1B  Tracking vaccine distribution and supply  AlohaSafe Alert app: the official COVID-19 exposure notification app. Add your smart phone to the fight against COVID-19! Questions? Thank you very much!