Bill > HB2310

This bill provides an emergency appropriation of $14,248,126 in general funds to the Department of Human Services to replenish state money that was redirected to provide emergency food assistance to Hawaii residents during the federal government shutdown that occurred from October 1, 2025, to November 12, 2025. This shutdown impacted individuals receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, federal employees, and contractors, and delayed federal grant funding. The Department of Human Services used state funds from its general appropriations and received transfers from the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to distribute emergency food assistance, including to 81,399 households, and to support organizations like the Hawaii Food Bank and Aloha United Way's 211 call center. The appropriation aims to cover the costs of this emergency response, specifically $11,807,126 for the Hawaii emergency food relief program, $2,000,000 for the Hawaii Food Bank, and $441,000 for Aloha United Way, allowing the department to meet its obligations and avoid penalties. The bill is recommended for immediate passage by the governor and is set to take effect on July 1, 3000.

Budget and Finance, Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2310&year=2026