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Introduced
01/21/2025
01/21/2025
In Committee
04/04/2025
04/04/2025
Crossed Over
02/27/2025
02/27/2025
Passed
06/25/2025
06/25/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/25/2025
06/25/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
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)
AI Summary
This bill modifies several aspects of Hawaii's Employment Security Law to streamline unemployment benefits processes and update registration requirements. The bill changes the definition of "registered for work" from requiring individuals to post detailed information online to simply providing information to the department to facilitate job search efforts. It expands work registration exemptions for various groups like union members, individuals involved in labor disputes, and those suspended from work. The bill introduces electronic notifications as a primary method for communicating unemployment claim determinations and appeals, effective April 1, 2027, while still allowing individuals to opt for mail notifications. Additionally, the bill removes the previous restriction that limited individuals to changing their tax withholding status only once during a benefit year, now allowing more flexibility. The legislation also repeals the requirement for the department to maintain an online job-matching system where individuals previously had to post their work availability. These changes are designed to modernize the unemployment benefits system, make it more flexible for job seekers, and leverage electronic communication methods. The bill will take effect on July 1, 2025, with specific provisions related to electronic notifications becoming effective on April 1, 2027.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Labor and Employment
Sponsors (10)
Rachele Fernandez Lamosao (D)*,
Mark Hashem (D)*,
Daniel Holt (D)*,
Trish La Chica (D)*,
Lisa Marten (D)*,
Scot Matayoshi (D)*,
Tyson Miyake (D)*,
Jackson Sayama (D)*,
Jenna Takenouchi (D)*,
David Tarnas (D)*,
Last Action
Act 214, on 06/25/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1316). (on 06/25/2025)
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