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HB 1518STATE · HawaiiIntroduced

RELATING TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.

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)

Voted 5/26/2026View source

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How representatives voted

108 yea·0 nay·5 other

Docket history

Action history

  1. 5/26/2026Act 028, on 05/22/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1128).
  2. 5/26/2026Act 028, 05/22/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1128).
  3. 5/8/2026Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888).
  4. 5/7/2026Transmitted to Governor.
  5. 5/6/2026Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . 0 No(es): none. 0 Excused: none.
  6. 5/6/2026Passed Final Reading as amended in CD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).
  7. 5/6/2026Received notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 816).
  8. 5/1/2026Reported from Conference Committee (Conf Com. Rep. No. 112-26) as amended in (CD 1).
  9. 5/1/2026Forty-eight (48) hours notice Wednesday, 05-06-26.
  10. 5/1/2026Reported from Conference Committee as amended CD 1 (Conf. Com. Rep. No. 112-26).