Rep. David Alcos

Establishes a family caregiver tax credit for nonpaid family caregivers. Requires the Department of Taxation to submit annual reports to the legislature. Appropriates moneys to the Executive Office on Aging. The tax credit applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2027. Effective 12/31/2026.

Maddy summaryHB 2199 is a health-related bill that aims to protect individuals' right to make their own decisions about their healthcare. The legislation would ensure that people have control over their medical choices without external interference. It directly affects patients and healthcare providers by establishing legal protections for personal autonomy in health matters. The bill would require healthcare systems to respect individual decisions regarding treatment and care options. This measure focuses on maintaining personal freedom in medical contexts without specifying particular procedures or restrictions.

Requires a county with a population of 500,000 or more to adopt ordinances to implement park maintenance standard prioritization. Imposes a fine for incompliant parks after three months. Authorizes DLNR to take action and be reimbursed by the county for costs incurred. Appropriates funds.

Establishing a Local Housing Market that is tied to Hawaii State resident's incomes and not the global economy. Thus providing housing options that are affordable relative to wages for residents of the State.

Establishes the Hawaii Home Energy Assistance Program within the Department of Human Services to assist eligible households in paying their energy bills. Requires the Public Utilities Commission Public Benefits Fee Administrator to provide certain information and assistance to recipients of the program. Establishes positions. Appropriates funds.

Prohibits certain entities from purchasing single-family residences in the State of Hawaii. Requires reports and certifications to the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Establishes penalties and enforcement authority.

Maddy summaryHB 2174 removes the expiration date for Act 163 from Hawaii's 2023 legislative session, making that tax law permanent. It directly affects Hawaii's tax code by preventing Act 163 from automatically ending on its original sunset date. The bill's key mechanism is simply repealing the specific expiration provision in Act 163. This change ensures the tax provisions established by Act 163 remain in effect indefinitely without requiring further legislative action.

Maddy summaryHB 2176 requires the Legislative Reference Bureau to study how other states regulate price gouging for food products. This bill does not change current law or directly affect consumers, businesses, or other stakeholders - it only directs a research study. The bill is currently in early stages (referred to committees after introduction on January 28, 2026). It focuses solely on gathering information, not implementing new policies.

Requires public schools with elementary students to allow faculty and staff to provide time and space each day for students to recite the Pledge of Allegiance and Hawaii Ponoi.

Prohibits private passenger automobile insurance businesses from stockpiling excess premium profits. Requires private passenger automobile insurance businesses to return excess premium profits to consumers.