SB 716
  • Introduced
    Jan 17, 2025
  • Passed Senate
    Mar 04, 2025
  • Passed House
  • Became Law
SB 716
Hawaii Senate Bill
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RELATING TO HAWAII EMPLOYMENT SECURITY LAW.
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legislature • Dec 08, 2025: Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
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Jan 29, 2025, Senate
The committee(s) on LBT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
YES: 3
NO: 0
OTHER: 2
YES: 3

NO: 0

    EXCUSED: 2

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    Feb 06, 2025, Senate
    Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/JDC.
    YES: 26
    NO: 0
    OTHER: 0
    YES: 26

    NO: 0

      OTHER: 0
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      Feb 19, 2025, Senate
      The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
      YES: 4
      NO: 0
      OTHER: 1
      YES: 4

      NO: 0

        EXCUSED: 1

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        Feb 19, 2025, Senate
        The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
        YES: 13
        NO: 0
        OTHER: 0
        YES: 13

        NO: 0

          OTHER: 0
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          Mar 04, 2025, Senate
          Report adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.
          YES: 26
          NO: 0
          OTHER: 0
          YES: 26

          NO: 0

            OTHER: 0
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            Mar 13, 2025, House
            The committee on LAB recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
            YES: 6
            NO: 0
            OTHER: 0
            YES: 6

            NO: 0

              OTHER: 0
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              Mar 18, 2025, House
              Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Muraoka voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2).
              YES: 49
              NO: 1
              OTHER: 2
              YES: 49

              NO: 1

              EXCUSED: 2

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              • Dec 08, 2025 | legislature
                • Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
              • Mar 18, 2025 | House
                • Reported from LAB (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1324) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to FIN.
                • Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Muraoka voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2).
              • Mar 13, 2025 | House
                • The committee on LAB recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 6 Ayes: Representative(s) Sayama, Lee, M., Garrett, Kapela, Kong, Reyes Oda; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 0 Excused: none.
              • Mar 10, 2025 | House
                • Bill scheduled to be heard by LAB on Thursday, 03-13-25 9:00AM in House conference room 309 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
              • Mar 06, 2025 | House
                • Pass First Reading
                • Referred to LAB, FIN, referral sheet 19
              • Mar 04, 2025 | House
                • Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 185) in amended form (SD 2).
              • Mar 04, 2025 | Senate
                • Report adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.
              • Feb 28, 2025 | Senate
                • Reported from WAM/JDC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 842) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading, as amended (SD 2).
                • 48 Hrs. Notice 03-04-25.
              • Feb 19, 2025 | Senate
                • The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in WAM were as follows: 13 Aye(s): Senator(s) Dela Cruz, Moriwaki, Aquino, DeCoite, Elefante, Hashimoto, Inouye, Kanuha, Kidani, Kim, Lee, C., Wakai, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
                • The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in JDC were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Chang, San Buenaventura, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Gabbard.
              • Feb 14, 2025 | Senate
                • The committee(s) on WAM/JDC will hold a public decision making on 02-19-25 10:16AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference.
              • Feb 06, 2025 | Senate
                • Reported from LBT (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 51) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM/JDC.
                • Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/JDC.
              • Jan 29, 2025 | Senate
                • The committee(s) on LBT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in LBT were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Aquino, Lee, C., Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Ihara, Moriwaki.
              • Jan 24, 2025 | Senate
                • The committee(s) on LBT has scheduled a public hearing on 01-29-25 3:00PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference.
              • Jan 23, 2025 | Senate
                • Referred to LBT, WAM/JDC.
              • Jan 21, 2025 | Senate
                • Passed First Reading.
              • Jan 17, 2025 | Senate
                • Introduced.
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