HB 687 Hawaii House · 2025 Regular Session

RELATING TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.

Summary
For the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, requires the Department of Human Services to: (1) prorate or exclude certain income from household members who are ineligible for the Program; (2) establish a standardized medical expense deduction option for elderly or disabled household members; (3) establish a pre-release Program application form for individuals who are incarcerated and scheduled for release; and (4) report to the Legislature. Specifies that, for purposes of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, the federal restriction of providing Program benefits to certain individuals does not apply in Hawaii.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jan 2025
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Introduced Jan 17, 2025 Last action Jan 21, 2025
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Jan 21, 2025
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Referred to HSH, FIN, referral sheet 2
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Jan 21, 2025
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Introduced and Pass First Reading.
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Jan 17, 2025
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