Hawaii · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 722: RELATING TO UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 722 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 17, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS. Primary sponsor: Ikaika Hussey (Democratic), Terez Amato (Democratic), Tina Grandinetti (Democratic), Rachele Lamosao (Democratic), Lisa Marten (Democratic), Amy Perruso (Democratic), Mahina Poepoe (Democratic), Chris Todd (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 21, 2025): Introduced and Pass First Reading.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Allows striking workers to be eligible for unemployment benefits.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ikaika Hussey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
| Terez Amato | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| Tina Grandinetti | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Rachele Lamosao | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 19 |
| Lisa Marten | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 51 |
| Amy Perruso | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Mahina Poepoe | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Chris Todd | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Introduced and Pass First Reading.
- Referred to LAB, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2
- Pending introduction.