Rep. David Alcos

Primary HB 263

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO VEHICLE WEIGHT TAXES.

Maddy summaryHB 263 would exempt full-time college students from vehicle weight taxes. The bill adds a specific exemption to the tax code, eliminating this cost for students enrolled full-time at accredited colleges. This change directly affects eligible students who own vehicles subject to the tax. The exemption would apply to all qualifying vehicles under existing tax regulations.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts full-time students from vehicle weight tax, providing tax relief for lower-income group per support indicators.95% confidence

In committee Dec 8, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 274

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO SUBCONTRACTORS.

Requires a contractor to pay a subcontractor within 30 days of receiving an invoice for services rendered. Provides penalties for delayed or withheld payments.

In committee Dec 8, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1311

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CONDOMINIUM PROXY VOTING.

Removes from the standard condominium proxy form the option of giving a proxy vote to the board of directors of a condominium association as a whole or to those directors present at an association meeting.

In committee Dec 8, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor HB 885

In committee · Hawaii House · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO INSURANCE.

Establishes a program that requires property insurers to offer discounts to condominium associations that make certain upgrades or take other specific actions to increase the building's resilience or reduce the association's risk profile. Requires the insurance commissioner to adopt rules to implement the program.

In committee Dec 8, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary HB 284

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HOUSING.

Requires counties to grant building permits within sixty days if the application is stamped and certified by a licensed engineer and architect and other certain conditions are met.

HousingSupports HousingExpedited permits streamline housing development, increasing supply and aligning with housing advancement goals without restricting tenant rights or affordability.95% confidence

In committee Dec 8, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 515

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Categorizes electric bicycles into three classes based on speed and operation. Establishes regulations for electric bicycles. Requires electric bicycle manufacturers and distributors to apply a label to each electric bicycle specifying the classification number, top assisted speed, and motor wattage of the electric bicycle. Imposes licensure and insurance requirements for class three electric bicycles.

TransportationSupports TransportationRegulates e-bikes with safety labeling and licensing, enhancing transportation safety standards for emerging sustainable transport.85% confidence

In committee Dec 8, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 298

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE III, SECTION 4, OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO ESTABLISH TERM LIMITS FOR LEGISLATORS.

Proposes a constitutional amendment to limit the terms of members of the legislature to a maximum of twelve years in the house of representatives or senate, or both, for terms beginning on or after the general election of 2026.

In committee Dec 8, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1418

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TELECOMMUNICATIONS.

Requires a wireless telecommunications carrier, as a condition for any permit under section 206N-6 or certificate of public convenience and necessity under section 269-7.5, to maintain emergency backup power for a minimum of twelve hours.

In committee Dec 8, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 269

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TAXATION.

Increases the capital gains tax for nonresident and foreign taxpayers. Increases the alternative capital gains tax for corporations for nonresident and foreign corporations.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases capital gains tax on nonresident/foreign entities, boosting state revenue without targeting middle/lower income.95% confidence

In committee Dec 8, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1474

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE INSURANCE AFFORDABILITY ASSISTANCE PILOT PROGRAM.

Establishes the Insurance Affordability Assistance Pilot Program within the Insurance Division of the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to assist eligible homeowners with sudden increases in property insurance premiums. Sunsets 6/30/2028.

In committee Dec 8, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track