HI HB235 | 2021 | Regular Session

Note: Carry Foward to future HB235

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 27-0)
Status: Introduced on January 22 2021 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2021-01-27 - Referred to AGR, HHH, FIN, referral sheet 1
Pending: House Agriculture Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]

Summary

Removes the $10 per visit per day cap on the dollar-for-dollar match received by Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program beneficiaries under the Hawaii Healthy Food Incentive Program, also known as the Double Up Food Bucks Program. Specifies that healthy proteins are eligible purchases under the program. Makes an appropriation to the Department of Agriculture to expand funding for the program.

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Title

Relating To Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Incentives.

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History

DateChamberAction
2021-01-27HouseReferred to AGR, HHH, FIN, referral sheet 1
2021-01-22HouseIntroduced and Pass First Reading.
2021-01-21HousePending introduction.

Same As/Similar To

HB235 (Carry Over) 2021-01-27 - Referred to AGR, HHH, FIN, referral sheet 1
SB512 (Same As) 2021-07-07 - Act 177, on 07/02/2021 (Gov. Msg. No. 1305).

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