SB1523Introduced in the Senate
Relating To Private Sector Collective Bargaining Rights.
Introduced by Karl Rhoads, District 13
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Expands the types of employees protected by the Hawaii Employment Relations Act to include independent contractors and all individuals subject to the jurisdiction of the National Labor Relations Act of 1935. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
Where it stands
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
December 8, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Labor and Technology: Passed, With Amendments · February 10, 2025
5
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
5 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Les Ihara | 10 | Yes |
| Sharon Moriwaki | 12 | Yes |
| Henry Aquino | 19 | Yes |
| Kurt Fevella | 20 | Yes |
| Chris Lee | 25 | Yes |
Bill history
Pending Introduction.
Introduced and passed First Reading.
Referred to LBT, JDC.
The committee(s) on LBT has scheduled a public hearing on 02-10-25 3:15PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference.
The committee(s) on LBT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in LBT were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Aquino, Lee, C., Ihara, Moriwaki, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
Reported from LBT (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 402) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to JDC.
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM.
Re-Referred to LBT, JDC/WAM.
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
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