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Measure Title: RELATING TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
Report Title: DHS; SNAP; Incarcerated Individuals; Felony Drug Offenders; Pre-Release Application Process
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. (CD1)
Companion:  SB2417
Package: None
Current Referral: HHS, JDC/WAM
Introducer(s): TARNAS, AMATO, GRANDINETTI, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KUSCH, MARTEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA
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DateChamberStatus Text
5/7/2026HTransmitted to Governor.
5/8/2026SReceived notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888).
5/6/2026HReceived notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 816).
5/6/2026HPassed Final Reading as amended in CD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).
5/6/2026SPassed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . 0 No(es): none. 0 Excused: none.
5/1/2026S48 Hrs. Notice (as amended CD 1) 05-06-26
5/1/2026SReported from Conference Committee as amended CD 1 (Conf. Com. Rep. No. 112-26).
5/1/2026HForty-eight (48) hours notice Wednesday, 05-06-26.
5/1/2026HReported from Conference Committee (Conf Com. Rep. No. 112-26) as amended in (CD 1).
4/29/2026SThe Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes of the Senate Conference Managers were as follows: 2 Aye(s): Senator(s) San Buenaventura, Kanuha; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Rhoads.
4/29/2026HThe Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. The votes were as follows: 5 Ayes: Representative(s) Marten, Belatti, Hartsfield, Iwamoto, Garcia; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 0 Excused: none.
4/28/2026HConference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Wednesday 04-29-26 2:30PM in conference room 329.
4/27/2026HBill scheduled for Conference Committee Meeting on Tuesday, 04-28-26 2:30PM in conference room 329.
4/27/2026HReceived notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 778).
4/27/2026SSenate Conferees Appointed: San Buenaventura Chair; Rhoads, Kanuha Co-Chairs.
4/20/2026SReceived notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 786).
4/20/2026HHouse Conferees Appointed: Marten, Belatti, Hartsfield Co-Chairs; Iwamoto, Garcia.
4/17/2026SReceived notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 780).
4/16/2026HHouse disagrees with Senate amendment (s).
4/14/2026HReturned from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 579) in amended form (SD 1).
4/14/2026SReport adopted; Passed Third Reading. Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.
4/10/2026SOne Day Notice 04-14-26.
4/10/2026SReported from JDC/WAM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3787) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading.
4/8/2026SThe committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in JDC were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Gabbard, Chang, San Buenaventura, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
4/8/2026SThe committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in WAM were as follows: 13 Aye(s): Senator(s) Dela Cruz, Moriwaki, DeCoite, Elefante, Hashimoto, Inouye, Kanuha, Kidani, Kim, Lee, C., Richards, Wakai, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
4/6/2026SThe committee(s) on JDC/WAM will hold a public decision making on 04-08-26 10:15AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference.
3/30/2026SReport adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM.
3/30/2026SReported from HHS (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3333) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to JDC/WAM.
3/25/2026SThe committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in HHS were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) San Buenaventura, McKelvey, Kanuha; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Keohokalole, Fevella.
3/20/2026SThe committee(s) on HHS has scheduled a public hearing on 03-25-26 1:40PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.
3/19/2026SRe-Referred to HHS, JDC/WAM.
3/10/2026SReferred to PSM/HHS, JDC/WAM.
3/6/2026SPassed First Reading.
3/6/2026SReceived from House (Hse. Com. No. 13).
3/5/2026HPassed Third Reading with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Perruso excused (1). Transmitted to Senate.
3/5/2026HReported from FIN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 826-26), recommending passage on Third Reading.
2/26/2026HThe committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes were as follows: 16 Ayes: Representative(s) Todd, Takenouchi, Hartsfield, Hussey, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Kitagawa, Kusch, Lee, M., Miyake, Morikawa, Perruso, Templo, Yamashita, Alcos, Gedeon, Reyes Oda; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and Excused: none.
2/24/2026HBill scheduled to be heard by FIN on Thursday, 02-26-26 2:00PM in House conference room 308 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
2/19/2026HReport adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Muraoka voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).
2/19/2026HReported from PBS (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 534-26), recommending referral to FIN.
2/18/2026HThe committee on PBS recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes were as follows: 9 Ayes: Representative(s) Belatti, Iwamoto, Hashem, Ichiyama, Morikawa, Poepoe, Woodson, Shimizu, Souza; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 0 Excused: none.
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.

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All Versions of this Measure

HB1518_CD1 Link to HB1518_CD1 .PDF file
HB1518_SD1 Link to HB1518_SD1 .PDF file
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 (opens in new window)
HB1518_HD1_HSCR534-26_ Link to committee report HB1518_HD1_HSCR534-26_ .PDF file (opens in new window)
HB1518_HD1_HSCR826-26_ Link to committee report HB1518_HD1_HSCR826-26_ .PDF file (opens in new window)
HB1518_SD1_SSCR3333_ Link to committee report HB1518_SD1_SSCR3333_ .PDF file (opens in new window)
HB1518_SD1_SSCR3787_ Link to committee report HB1518_SD1_SSCR3787_ .PDF file (opens in new window)
HB1518_CD1_CCR112-26_ Link to committee report HB1518_CD1_CCR112-26_ .PDF file (opens in new window)

Testimony

HB1518_TESTIMONY_HSH_02-03-26_
HB1518_HD1_TESTIMONY_PBS_02-13-26_
HB1518_HD1_TESTIMONY_FIN_02-26-26_
HB1518_HD1_TESTIMONY_HHS_03-25-26_
HB1518_SD1_TESTIMONY_WAM-JDC_04-08-26_

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
FIN
2/26/26 2:00P
308 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE
HHS
3/25/26 1:40P
CR 225 & Videoconference
JDC/WAM
4/08/26 10:15A
CR 211 & Videoconference
CONF
4/28/26 2:30P
329
CONF
4/29/26 2:30P
329