Hawaii SB3245: Relating to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

What the bill says

A bill for an act relating to the supplemental nutrition assistance program.

From the enrolled text:

A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. SECTION 1. (a) The department of human services shall set the minimum certification periods for supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits households to twelve months; provided that for households in which all adult members are sixty years of age or older, the certification periods shall be twenty-four months at a minimum. (b) The department of human services shall participate in the elderly simplified application project of the supplemental nutrition assistance program to simplify eligibility determinations for eligible households. Participation in the elderly simplified application project shall include: (1) Establishing recertification periods of at least thirty-six months for households composed entirely of adults sixty years of age or older or adults with disabilities; and (2) Waiving the recertification interview for eligible households, to the extent allowed by federal law. 2026-2506 SB3245 CDl SMA.docx iHiHHiinmiiiniiiwHii Page 2 S.B. NO. s" C.D. (c) The department of human services shall seek any necessary federal approvals or waivers to implement this Act and shall promptly amend its rules, policies, and procedures to effectuate the intent of this Act. (d) The department of human services shall submit reports of its findings and recommendations, including any proposed legislation, to the legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the regular sessions of 2029 …

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Sponsors

• Angus McKelvey (D, 6) · primary sponsor
• Joy San Buenaventura (D, 2)

Latest actions

1. July 7, 2026: Act 193, on 07/07/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1295).
2. July 7, 2026: Act 193, 07/07/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1295).
3. May 8, 2026: Enrolled to Governor.
4. May 8, 2026: Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888).
5. May 6, 2026: Received notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 816).
6. May 6, 2026: Passed Final Reading as amended in CD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).
7. May 6, 2026: Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . 0 No(es): none. 0 Excused: none.
8. May 1, 2026: Forty-eight (48) hours notice Wednesday, 05-06-26.
9. May 1, 2026: Reported from Conference Committee (Conf Com. Rep. No. 195-26) as amended in (CD 1).
10. May 1, 2026: 48 Hrs. Notice (as amended CD 1) 05-06-26.

Votes

• Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1) (May 6, 2026): 25 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Final Reading as amended in CD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0) (May 6, 2026): 51 yea, 0 nay, passed
• none. (May 1, 2026): 4 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Conference Committee Vote (May 1, 2026): 2 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Third Reading with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0) (April 14, 2026): 51 yea, 0 nay, passed
• FIN: recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED (April 8, 2026): 16 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is SB3245?

SB3245 is a bill in the Hawaii Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Relating to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

What does SB3245 do?

In its own words: A bill for an act relating to the supplemental nutrition assistance program.

What is the status of SB3245?

Signed into law as of July 7, 2026. Latest action: Act 193, on 07/07/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1295). (July 7, 2026).

Who sponsored SB3245?

Angus McKelvey (D, 6), with 1 co-sponsor.

Where is the official record for SB3245?

On the Hawaii Legislature website: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3245&year=2026