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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 5/26/2026

Roll-call record

How representatives voted

46 yea·0 nay·2 other

Docket history

Action history

  1. 4/29/2026The 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.
  2. 4/29/2026The 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.
  3. 4/28/2026Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Wednesday 04-29-26 2:30PM in conference room 329.
  4. 4/27/2026Bill scheduled for Conference Committee Meeting on Tuesday, 04-28-26 2:30PM in conference room 329.
  5. 4/27/2026Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 778).
  6. 4/27/2026Senate Conferees Appointed: San Buenaventura Chair; Rhoads, Kanuha Co-Chairs.
  7. 4/20/2026Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 786).
  8. 4/20/2026House Conferees Appointed: Marten, Belatti, Hartsfield Co-Chairs; Iwamoto, Garcia.
  9. 4/17/2026Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 780).
  10. 4/16/2026House disagrees with Senate amendment (s).