Bill
SB 1055
Hawaii SB 1055 expands SNAP access with longer certifications, ESAP for the elderly/disabled, added staff, and reporting; other states' SB 1055 items are separate bills.
Below is a concise, objective summary of the materials labeled “SB 1055” in the provided document. The file you supplied appears to contain multiple, different bills from separate states that share the same bill number. I summarize each distinct version and note where the record is incomplete or inconsistent.
Note on source material
- The document contains at least three distinct legislative texts titled “SB 1055” from different jurisdictions (Hawaii, Arizona, Illinois). The legislative-action timeline, sponsors, and other metadata appear mixed and sometimes inconsistent. Before taking legislative or administrative action, confirm the correct state/jurisdiction and obtain the official enrolled text.
Purpose and intent
- Strengthen access to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in Hawaii by lengthening certification periods, joining the federal Elderly Simplified Application Project (ESAP), increasing department staffing, and reporting outcomes to the Legislature.
Key provisions
- Minimum certification periods:
- General SNAP households: 12 months minimum.
- Households composed entirely of adults 60+ years: at least 24 months.
- ESAP participation for elderly/disabled households:
- Recertification periods of at least 36 months for households composed entirely of adults 60+ or adults with disabilities.
- Waive recertification interviews for eligible households, to the extent permitted by federal law.
- Department must seek any required federal approvals/waivers and update rules/policies to implement changes.
- Reporting:
- DHS must submit findings and recommendations (including proposed legislation) to the Legislature 20 days before the 2026 and 2027 regular sessions. Reports must include participation data, administrative cost impacts, and participation-rate analysis.
- Appropriation:
- General revenue appropriation is authorized for FY2025–26 and FY2026–27 to: (1) authorize differential pay increases for SNAP-related positions, (2) establish new positions to improve access (emphasis on disadvantaged communities), and (3) undertake other initiatives to boost participation. The dollar amount is blank/missing in the provided text.
- Effective date: July 1, 2025.
Who is affected / impact
- SNAP-eligible households (especially seniors and households with disabled adults) would get longer certification windows and simplified recertification, reducing administrative burden and likely improving continuity of benefits.
- Department of Human Services (state-level) staffing and budgets would be affected; increased staffing may raise state expenditures initially but could draw additional federal reimbursements due to higher SNAP participation.
- Federal approvals may be required to implement ESAP features.
Purpose
- Amendment to ARS §28‑650 addressing responsibilities at construction sites on public roads and permitting use of volunteer retired police officers.
Key provisions
- Requires posting and maintaining warning signs, signals, markers and barricades consistent with the state manual until work is complete or governing body authorizes removal.
- Explicitly permits (MAY USE) volunteer retired police officers to maintain a visible police presence at work sites.
Who is affected / impact
- Contractors, public works entities, and political subdivisions performing road/street/highway work.
- Volunteer retired police officers could be used for visible traffic or security presence; local agencies would determine use and supervision.
Purpose
- Minor, technical change to Section 1 (short title) of the Central Illinois Economic Development Authority Act (corrects duplicated word “the the”).
Key provisions / impact
- Purely clerical/technical; does not change substantive policy. No material fiscal or programmatic impact.
Procedural / status notes and recommendations
- The provided “Legislative Actions” list mixes dates and actions from multiple jurisdictions; some entries indicate enactment and governor’s signature (which likely apply to a different SB 1055). Confirm the correct state and consult the official legislative website for the accurate status and enrolled text for the relevant SB 1055.
- Missing information: Hawaii appropriation amount is blank in the draft — the actual dollar figure should be confirmed.
- Next steps for stakeholders: verify jurisdiction, obtain official enrolled bill text, monitor DHS rulemaking and federal waiver requests (for the Hawaii provisions), and track appropriations and implementation timelines.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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