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SB 3245: DHS; SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM; MINIMUM CERTIFICATION PERIODS; ELDERLY SIMPLIFIED APPLICATION PROJECT; REPORTS

  • Session Year: 2025-2026
  • House: Senate
  • Latest Version Date: 2026-02-19

Current Status:

In Progress

(2026-03-03: The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in WAM were as follows: 12 Aye(s): Senator(s) Dela Cruz, Moriwaki, DeCoite, Elefante, Hashimoto, Inouye, Kanuha, Kidani, Kim, Lee, C., Richards, Wakai; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Fevella.)

Introduced

First Committee Review

First Chamber

Second Committee Review

Second Chamber

Final Decking

Enacted

Version:

Requires the Department of Human Services to adjust the minimum certification periods for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits households, participate in the Elderly Simplified Application Project, and report to the Legislature.  Effective 1/30/2050.  Implementation effective 7/1/2028.  (SD1)

Discussed in Hearing

Senate Standing Committee on Health and Human Services4MIN
Feb 18, 2026

Senate Standing Committee on Health and Human Services

Senate Standing Committee on Health and Human Services28SEC
Feb 18, 2026

Senate Standing Committee on Health and Human Services

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