Hawaii · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 477: RELATING TO THE HAWAII EMPLOYMENT SECURITY LAW.
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- Introduced
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- Passed both chambers
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Plain-language summary
HB 477 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 17, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO THE HAWAII EMPLOYMENT SECURITY LAW. Primary sponsor: Jackson Sayama (Democratic), Mark Hashem (Democratic), HOLT, Trish La Chica (Democratic), Rachele Lamosao (Democratic), Lisa Marten (Democratic), Scot Matayoshi (Democratic), Tyson Miyake (Democratic), Jenna Takenouchi (Democratic), David Tarnas (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 25, 2025): Act 214, 06/25/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1316).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Amends the definition of "registered for work" or "registration for work" under the Hawaii Employment Security Law. Repeals the requirement to post work availability online. Amends the qualifications for unemployed individuals who are able to receive certain unemployment benefits. Beginning 4/1/2027, permits electronic notification of determinations or redeterminations of unemployment claims. Repeals language that limited an individual's ability to change a previously elected withholding status to once during a benefit year. (SD2)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Sayama | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 21 |
| Mark Hashem | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| HOLT | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Trish La Chica | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Rachele Lamosao | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 19 |
| Lisa Marten | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 51 |
| Scot Matayoshi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 49 |
| Tyson Miyake | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Jenna Takenouchi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| David Tarnas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Act 214, 06/25/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1316).
- Act 214, on 06/25/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1316).
- Received notice of House agreement and passage on Final Reading (Hse. Com. No. 794).
- Received notice of House reconsideration of action in disagreeing to the amendments proposed by the Senate (Hse. Com. No. 760).
- House agrees to Senate amendment(s).
- Passed Final Reading as amended in SD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Matsumoto, Muraoka, Pierick, Reyes Oda, Shimizu voting no (7) and Representative(s) Cochran excused (1).
- Transmitted to Governor.
- Reconsideration of action taken on 04-10-25.
- Senate Conferees Appointed: Aquino Chair; Elefante, Chang Co-Chairs; Fevella.
- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 790).
- Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 704).
- House disagrees with Senate amendment (s).
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