SB3245

Relating To The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

Final Passage·5/6/26

Hawaii SB3245 extends certification periods for elderly and disabled households in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

Hawaii SB3245 modifies the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) by setting minimum certification periods for benefits. Households with all adult members aged sixty or older, or with disabilities, will have a minimum certification period of twenty-four months. Other households will have a minimum certification period of twelve months. The bill also waives recertification interviews for eligible households, subject to federal law. The Department of Human Services will seek necessary federal approvals, amend its rules, and report findings to the legislature in 2029 and 2030.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed both chambers · 4–0 · May 6
Current
Awaiting the Governor
Next
Signature or veto

Sponsors

DD
2
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

2 Yea

DD

0 Nay

1 Absent

R

Calendar

May 1

2:30 PM

Conference Committee Meeting

Apr 30

2:30 PM

Conference Committee Meeting

History

May 8

Senate

Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888).

May 8

Senate

Enrolled to Governor.

May 6

Senate

Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . 0 No(es): none. 0 Excused: none.