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HI SR73

Resolution

Status

Introduced

3/12/2013

Primary Sponsor

Sam Slom

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Origin

Senate

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requests the Department of Human Services to inscribe "E Pluribus Unum" or "Liberty; In God We Trust" on Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards issued to financial assistance recipients.

  • Notes that over 187,000 Hawaii residents receive federal assistance through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and 37,000 receive assistance through the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program via EBT cards.

  • Specifies that EBT cards function as currency for purchasing food items in local stores and are funded by the federal government.

  • Requires the Department of Human Services Director to receive a certified copy of the resolution.

Legislative Description

Electronic Benefit Transfer Cards; E Pluribus Unum

Last Action

The committee on HMS deferred the measure.

3/28/2013

Committee Referrals

Human Services3/19/2013

Full Bill Text

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