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HI SB512

Bill

Status

Passed

7/7/2021

Primary Sponsor

Donovan Cruz

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Origin

Senate

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the $10 per visit, per day cap on dollar-for-dollar matching funds provided to supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) beneficiaries under the Hawaii Healthy Food Incentive Program, also known as the Double Up Food Bucks program.

  • Expands eligible purchases under the program to include healthy proteins that are approved for SNAP, in addition to Hawaii-grown fresh fruits and vegetables.

  • Allows matching funds to be used at farmers' markets, farm stands, mobile markets, community-supported agriculture sites, grocery stores, and other direct food retailers that participate in SNAP.

  • Aims to increase access to healthy foods for low-income SNAP beneficiaries while supporting local farmers and keeping dollars in Hawaii's local economy.

  • Takes effect upon approval.

Legislative Description

Relating To Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Incentives.

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program

Last Action

Act 177, on 07/02/2021 (Gov. Msg. No. 1305).

7/7/2021

Committee Referrals

Finance3/25/2021
Health, Human Services, & Homelessness3/16/2021
Agriculture2/23/2021
Ways and Means2/10/2021
Agriculture and Environment1/27/2021

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