Rep. David Alcos

Authorizes the Department of Education to use alternative vehicles for student transportation under certain conditions. Allows the Department of Education to institute a staggered school hours program in public schools. Appropriates funds for the purchase of alternative vehicles and individuals to obtain CDL licensure. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Clarifies that surfers have the right of way in designated surf locations to be determined by the department of land and natural resources. Authorizes penalties for fishermen who violate this section. Requires DLNR to implement a public education campaign, erect clear signs, and create a designated surf location map.

Makes it a disorderly conduct offense to remain or loiter within twenty feet of a bus stop with no intent to utilize any bus service. Authorizes law enforcement officers to immediately remove any person committing a disorderly conduct offense of remaining or loitering within twenty feet of a bus stop with no intent to utilize any bus service and confiscate any of their personal property. Authorizes law enforcement officers to determine if the confiscated property is to be saved or discarded. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Proposes a constitutional amendment that would establish local school boards throughout the State to be elected by the voters and to serve no more than twelve years as a member.

Maddy summaryHB 1419 defines specific stages of wildfire suppression efforts, primarily affecting firefighting agencies and emergency response organizations. The bill establishes clear terminology for different phases of wildfire response, such as initial attack or full suppression. However, the official abstract does not detail the exact stages, implementation mechanisms, or specific requirements for affected entities. As the bill was introduced in January 2025 and carried over to the next session, it has not yet been enacted into law.

Maddy summaryHB 260 would eliminate state taxes on gasoline and diesel fuel used in motor vehicles, directly affecting drivers and vehicle owners by reducing fuel costs. The bill requires fuel distributors to pass any tax savings directly to consumers, ensuring that the removal of state taxes lowers prices at the pump. This policy change focuses on concrete tax removal and mandatory price transparency for consumers, with no additional provisions or exemptions specified.

Maddy summaryHB 293 requires that all funds from the pro rata share of the Public Land Trust be transferred directly to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA). This bill specifically redirects revenues generated from public land trust investments, which are typically distributed to various state funds, to OHA instead. The key mechanism is a mandatory transfer of these designated trust funds, altering their current allocation. This change directly affects OHA by increasing its funding stream from this specific source, though the bill remains pending in committee review.

Establishes an expedited procedure to remove persons from a property who are not tenants or former tenants. Establishes criminal offenses for persons who illegally occupy and damage property, for making a false statement to detain real property, and for fraudulent sale or lease of residential real property.

Allows designation of eligible homestead lots as enterprise zones for a period of twenty years. Provides state and local incentives to qualified businesses on homestead lots.

Expands programming and training for the comprehensive offender reentry program under the department of corrections and rehabilitation to reduce the rate of recidivism and increase inmate marketability. Appropriates funds.