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HI HB1525
Bill
Status
1/17/2024
Primary Sponsor
Scott Nishimoto
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AI Summary
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Appropriates funds to the Department of Agriculture for the continued administration of the Hawaii healthy food incentive program (DA BUX double up food bucks program)
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Provides matching funds to beneficiaries who participate in the supplemental nutrition assistance program for the purchase of fresh local fruits, vegetables, and proteins
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Program is available at 58 food retailers across 113 market sites including grocery stores, farmers' markets, and community-supported agriculture programs as of end of 2023
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Each dollar invested in the program generates $2.10 in economic multiplier effect; a $3,000,000 state investment would enable federal matching funds contributing at least $12,600,000 to the local economy annually
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Takes effect July 1, 3000 (note: effective date appears to contain a typographical error)
Legislative Description
Relating To Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Incentives.
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
Last Action
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Aiu, Garrett, Perruso, Takayama, Todd excused (5).
2/16/2024