Hawaii bills · 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii HB 1747
RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- GARCIA (Republican)
- GEDEON (Republican)
- HUSSEY (Democratic)
- KILA (Democratic)
- MATSUMOTO (Republican)
- MURAOKA (Republican)
- REYES ODA (Republican)
- SHIMIZU (Republican)
Cosponsors (1)
- Alcos (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Hawaii legislature· description
Requires the Department of Human Services to request and implement waivers or waiver extensions from the federal government to make sugary drinks and candy ineligible foods for purchase with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits. Requires annual reports to the legislature on waiver status, ineligible foods, and implementation impacts.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jan 21, 2026 · House
Pending introduction. - Jan 22, 2026 · House
Introduced and Pass First Reading. - Jan 26, 2026 · House
Referred to HSH, FIN, referral sheet 1 - Jan 29, 2026 · House
Bill scheduled to be heard by HSH on Tuesday, 02-03-26 9:00AM in House conference room 329 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. - Feb 3, 2026 · House
The committee(s) on HSH recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.