Hawaii bills · 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii HB 696
RELATING TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- KAPELA (Democratic)
- AMATO (Democratic)
- EVSLIN (Democratic)
- GRANDINETTI (Democratic)
- POEPOE (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Hawaii legislature· description
Requires the Department of Human Services to adjust the minimum certification periods for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits households, participate in the Elderly Simplified Application Project, and report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds to the Department of Human Services to improve Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program rates, including establishing additional positions.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jan 17, 2025 · House
Pending introduction. - Jan 21, 2025 · House
Introduced and Pass First Reading. - Jan 21, 2025 · House
Referred to HSH, FIN, referral sheet 2 - Dec 8, 2025 · Legislature
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.