Measure Title: RELATING TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
Report Title: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program; Minimum Monthly Benefits; Eligibility; Department of Human Services; Appropriation ($)
Description: Establishes an additional minimum supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) benefit of $250 per month per person for SNAP-eligible households whose income is below two hundred per cent of the federal poverty level, as established by the United States Department of Agriculture. Requires that SNAP-eligible households whose monthly income exceeds two hundred per cent of the federal poverty level receive a graduated decline of additional SNAP benefits. Requires state general funds to be used to supplement the cost of the additional benefits. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/30/3000. (HD1)
Companion:  SB940
Package: None
Current Referral: HUS, FIN
Introducer(s): HUSSEY-BURDICK, AMATO, GANADEN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, MARTEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, TAKENOUCHI, TODD, Belatti
Act:

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12/11/2023DCarried over to 2024 Regular Session.
2/16/2023HPassed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia voting no (1) and Representative(s) Todd excused (1).
2/16/2023HReported from HUS (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 510) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to FIN.
2/9/2023HThe committee on HUS recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 7 Ayes: Representative(s) Mizuno, Amato, Belatti, Ilagan, Kobayashi, Takenouchi, Nishimoto; Ayes with reservations: none; 1 Noes: Representative(s) Garcia; and Excused: none.
2/6/2023HBill scheduled to be heard by HUS on Thursday, 02-09-23 9:00AM in House conference room 329 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
1/30/2023HReferred to HUS, FIN, referral sheet 3
1/23/2023HIntroduced and Pass First Reading.
1/20/2023HPending introduction.

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

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HB740 HD1
All Versions of this Measure
HB740_HD1 Pdf File
HB740 Pdf File
Committee Reports
HB740_HD1_HSCR510_ Pdf File
Testimony
HB740_TESTIMONY_HUS_02-09-23_
Hearing Notices
HUS
2/09/23 9:00A
329 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE