Hawaii Public Health Institute COVID-19 Webinar Series March 3, 2021 State Representative Linda Ichiyama 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. Ty Cullen Rep. Angus McKelvey Disaster Rep. John Mizuno Preparedness Rep. Tina Wildberger Rep. Justin Woodson Rep. Kyle Yamashita Rep. Gene Ward 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.hawaii.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! .