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HI HB2670
Bill
Status
3/6/2018
Primary Sponsor
Lynn Decoite
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AI Summary
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Establishes a local healthy food incentive program administered by the Department of Agriculture for beneficiaries of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
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Provides dollar-for-dollar matching funds up to $20 per visit when SNAP beneficiaries purchase Hawaii-grown fresh fruits and vegetables at farmers' markets or other participating direct food retailers.
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Allows the Department of Agriculture to cooperate with private organizations to develop program rules.
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Appropriates $300,000 from general revenues for fiscal year 2018-2019 to administer the program and provide matching funds.
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Takes effect on July 1, 2018.
Legislative Description
Relating To The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
Appropriation ($)
Last Action
Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 681).
4/26/2018