SB 940 Hawaii Senate · 2024 Regular Session

RELATING TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.

Summary
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.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2023
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Governor
Introduced Jan 20, 2023 Last action Dec 11, 2023
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Jan 27, 2023
Senate · Referred to committee
Referred to HHS, WAM.
Jan 20, 2023
Senate · Introduced
Introduced.
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