HI HB1188

Requires the Department of Human Services to establish a state corollary to the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program for higher education students enrolled more than half-time and meeting other federal eligibility requirements.

Addresses food insecurity in Hawaii, where 22% of the population experiences food insecurity and only 31% of students and homemakers are food insecure (exceeding the state average by 9%), with low participation in existing federal assistance programs.

Appropriates unspecified general revenues for fiscal years 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 to cover program establishment, operation, and benefit funding.

Takes effect on June 30, 3000 (apparent drafting error; likely intended as June 30, 2023 or 2024).