HawaiiHB 15182025–2026 Regular Session (Year 2)House

RELATING TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.

Sponsored By: David A. Tarnas (Democratic)

Passed

Summary

By 2/28/27, requires the Department of Human Services, upon obtaining a federal waiver, to establish a pre-release Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) application process for inmates nearing release. Allows all individuals convicted of an offense involving the possession, use, or distribution of a controlled substance to apply for SNAP benefits, regardless of treatment status. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)

DHSSNAPIncarcerated IndividualsFelony Drug OffendersHHS, JDC/WAM

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Bill Overview

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • David A. Tarnas

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Terez Amato

    Democratic • House

  • Tina Nakada Grandinetti

    Democratic • House

  • Greggor Ilagan

    Democratic • House

  • Kim Coco Iwamoto

    Democratic • House

  • Sue L. Keohokapu-Lee Loy

    Democratic • House

  • Matthias Kusch

    Democratic • House

  • Lisa Marten

    Democratic • House

  • Amy A. Perruso

    Democratic • House

  • Mahina Poepoe

    Democratic • House

  • Kanani Souza

    Republican • House

  • Gregg Takayama

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 156 • No: 0

Senate vote 4/14/2026

Senate Floor Vote

Yes: 25 • No: 0

Senate vote 4/8/2026

The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The...

Yes: 5 • No: 0

Senate vote 4/8/2026

The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The...

Yes: 13 • No: 0

Senate vote 3/25/2026

The committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENT...

Yes: 3 • No: 0

House vote 3/5/2026

House Floor Vote

Yes: 50 • No: 0

House vote 2/18/2026

The committee on PBS recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes ...

Yes: 9 • No: 0

House vote 2/10/2026

Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on PBS...

Yes: 51 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. House Conferees Appointed: Marten, Belatti, Hartsfield Co-Chairs; Iwamoto, Garcia.

    4/20/2026House
  2. Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 786).

    4/20/2026Senate
  3. Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 780).

    4/17/2026Senate
  4. House disagrees with Senate amendment (s).

    4/16/2026House
  5. Report adopted; Passed Third Reading. Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.

    4/14/2026Senate
  6. Returned from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 579) in amended form (SD 1).

    4/14/2026House
  7. Reported from JDC/WAM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3787) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading.

    4/10/2026Senate
  8. One Day Notice 04-14-26.

    4/10/2026Senate
  9. The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in WAM were as follows: 13 Aye(s): Senator(s) Dela Cruz, Moriwaki, DeCoite, Elefante, Hashimoto, Inouye, Kanuha, Kidani, Kim, Lee, C., Richards, Wakai, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.

    4/8/2026Senate
  10. The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in JDC were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Gabbard, Chang, San Buenaventura, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.

    4/8/2026Senate
  11. The committee(s) on JDC/WAM will hold a public decision making on 04-08-26 10:15AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference.

    4/6/2026Senate
  12. Reported from HHS (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3333) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to JDC/WAM.

    3/30/2026Senate
  13. Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM.

    3/30/2026Senate
  14. The committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in HHS were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) San Buenaventura, McKelvey, Kanuha; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Keohokalole, Fevella.

    3/25/2026Senate
  15. The committee(s) on HHS has scheduled a public hearing on 03-25-26 1:40PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.

    3/20/2026Senate
  16. Re-Referred to HHS, JDC/WAM.

    3/19/2026Senate
  17. Referred to PSM/HHS, JDC/WAM.

    3/10/2026Senate
  18. Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 13).

    3/6/2026Senate
  19. Passed First Reading.

    3/6/2026Senate
  20. Reported from FIN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 826-26), recommending passage on Third Reading.

    3/5/2026House
  21. Passed Third Reading with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Perruso excused (1). Transmitted to Senate.

    3/5/2026House
  22. The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes were as follows: 16 Ayes: Representative(s) Todd, Takenouchi, Hartsfield, Hussey, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Kitagawa, Kusch, Lee, M., Miyake, Morikawa, Perruso, Templo, Yamashita, Alcos, Gedeon, Reyes Oda; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and Excused: none.

    2/26/2026House
  23. Bill scheduled to be heard by FIN on Thursday, 02-26-26 2:00PM in House conference room 308 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.

    2/24/2026House
  24. Reported from PBS (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 534-26), recommending referral to FIN.

    2/19/2026House
  25. Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Muraoka voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).

    2/19/2026House

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