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SB 963

RELATING TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Henry Aquino and 1 co-sponsor

SB 963 modifies Hawaii's SNAP administration; passed HHS committee with amendments and awaits budget committee review in 2026 session.

Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
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Bill Summary · SB 963

Legislative bill overview

SB 963 relates to modifications of Hawaii's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), though the specific provisions are not detailed in the legislative record provided. The bill passed the Health and Human Services Committee with amendments in February 2025 and was referred to the Ways and Means Committee before being carried over to the 2026 session.

Why is this important

SNAP is a critical federal nutrition assistance program serving low-income individuals and families. Changes to Hawaii's administration or eligibility requirements for SNAP could affect thousands of residents' access to food assistance and program benefits.

Potential points of contention

  • The specific amendments made in SD 1 are not publicly detailed in the legislative action record, making it difficult to assess what stakeholders opposed or supported
  • Potential tension between expanding program accessibility versus fiscal constraints in the state budget (given referral to Ways and Means Committee)
  • Questions about whether modifications align with federal SNAP guidelines or create state-specific variations to the program

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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