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
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 20, 2023
Last action Dec 11, 2023
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Total actions
4
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0
Committee
1
Jan 27, 2023
Senate · Referred to committee
Referred to HHS, WAM.
Jan 20, 2023
Senate · Introduced
Introduced.
3 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Angus McKelvey
DDemocratic
P
Maile Shimabukuro
DDemocratic
P
Stanley Chang
DDemocratic
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