Measure Title: RELATING TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
Report Title: DHS; SNAP; Incarcerated Individuals; Felony Drug Offenders
Description: By 1/1/2028, requires the Department of Human Services, upon obtaining a federal waiver, to establish a pre-release Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) application process for inmates nearing release. Allows all individuals convicted of an offense involving the possession, use, or distribution of a controlled substance to apply for SNAP benefits, regardless of treatment status. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Companion:  SB2417
Package: None
Current Referral: HSH, PBS, FIN
Introducer(s): TARNAS, AMATO, GRANDINETTI, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KUSCH, MARTEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA
Act:

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2/13/2026HBill scheduled for decision making on Wednesday, 02-18-26 11:30AM in conference room 411 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
2/13/2026HThe committee(s) on PBS recommend(s) that the measure be deferred until 02-18-26 at 11:30 AM.
2/11/2026HBill scheduled to be heard by PBS on Friday, 02-13-26 10:00AM in House conference room 411 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
2/10/2026HPassed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on PBS with Representative(s) Muraoka voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).
2/9/2026HReported from HSH (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 63-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to PBS.
2/3/2026HThe committee on HSH recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 9 Ayes: Representative(s) Marten, Olds, Amato, Hartsfield, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Takayama, Takenouchi, Alcos, Garcia; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and Excused: none.
1/29/2026HBill scheduled to be heard by HSH on Tuesday, 02-03-26 9:00AM in House conference room 329 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
1/26/2026HReferred to HSH, PBS, FIN, referral sheet 1
1/21/2026HIntroduced and Pass First Reading.
1/14/2026HPrefiled.

S = Senate | H = House | D = Data Systems | $ = Appropriation measure | ConAm = Constitutional Amendment

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HB1518 HD1

All Versions of this Measure

HB1518_HD1 Link to HB1518_HD1 .PDF file
HB1518 Link to HB1518 .PDF file

Committee Reports

HB1518_HD1_HSCR63-26_ Link to committee report HB1518_HD1_HSCR63-26_ .PDF file

Testimony

HB1518_TESTIMONY_HSH_02-03-26_
HB1518_HD1_TESTIMONY_PBS_02-13-26_

Hearing Notices

HSH
2/03/26 9:00A
329 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE
PBS
2/13/26 10:00A
411 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE
PBS
2/18/26 11:30A
411 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE