HI HB704

Establishes the Hawaii Food Security Special Fund within the state treasury to supplement federal SNAP benefits for eligible households in Hawaii

Restores SNAP benefit levels to federal fiscal year 2023 amounts, addressing reductions that have occurred since federal fiscal year 2024 due to flawed cost analysis methodology

Hawaii is the only state experiencing SNAP benefit reductions, with approximately 98,440 families currently participating in the program

Funds will be distributed through the existing electronic benefit transfer (EBT) system administered by the Department of Human Services

Requires the Department of Human Services to submit annual reports on the fund's status to the legislature at least 20 days before each regular session, with an effective date of July 1, 2025