Rep. David Alcos

Maddy summaryHCR 137 is a resolution urging the Hawaii Department of Transportation, Department of Education, and City and County of Honolulu to improve safety at the Kipapa Elementary School crosswalk on Kuahelani Avenue. It specifically recommends installing warning signage before the road curve, adding speed bumps with signage, placing "STOP Here for Pedestrians" signs 50 feet prior to the crosswalk, and adding solar-powered flashing signs at the crosswalk itself. These measures aim to address documented risks, including blind spots from parked cars and high traffic speeds, to better protect students crossing the busy thoroughfare. The resolution does not create new law but formally requests these visibility enhancements from relevant agencies.

Maddy summaryThis is a House Resolution (not a bill), urging three agencies to improve pedestrian safety at a specific crosswalk. It requests visibility enhancements - including warning signs before a curve, speed bumps with signage, and a solar-powered flashing crosswalk sign - for students at Kipapa Elementary School on Kuahelani Avenue in Mililani. The resolution cites existing safety risks like blind curves and parked vehicles, noting current crosswalk markings are insufficient. It does not create new law but formally asks the Department of Transportation, Department of Education, and City and County of Honolulu to implement these measures.

Maddy summaryHouse Resolution 159 urges the City and County of Honolulu, County of Maui, County of Hawaii, and County of Kauai to create and maintain an electronic public list of hurricane refuges and shelters. The resolution specifies that the list must include location details, hurricane category capacity (minimum category one), shelter capacity, pet-friendliness, and accessibility accommodations for people with functional needs. It also encourages counties to collaborate with the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency to develop a statewide list, though the resolution does not mandate implementation. The bill is non-binding and focuses on improving public access to critical emergency information during storms.

Maddy summaryHR 27 is a House Resolution requesting the reconvening of a working group established under House Resolution 18 (2024) to address water and air contamination from the Puuloa Range Training Facility in Ewa Beach. The resolution extends the group’s work until June 2027, adding the Department of Health Director and local officials (House District 40 Representative and Honolulu Councilmember District 9) as co-chairs. This continuation focuses on resolving lead contamination risks in soil and water affecting nearby residential neighborhoods, following community concerns about marine and public health. The working group will coordinate with agencies like the Department of Health to manage remediation efforts.

Maddy summaryThis non-binding resolution (HCR 52) urges the City and County of Honolulu to collaborate with stakeholders - including the Navy, Ewa Beach Country Club, and property owners - to construct a sidewalk between Iroquois Point and Ewa Beach. It cites unsafe conditions like missing sidewalks, dense vegetation, and poor lighting as risks to pedestrians traveling that route. The resolution does not create new laws or funding but formally requests the city address these safety concerns through stakeholder engagement. It is a symbolic legislative expression of support, not a directive requiring action.

Maddy summaryThis House Resolution (HR 48) urges the City and County of Honolulu to collaborate with stakeholders - including the Navy, Ewa Beach Country Club, and local property owners - to build a sidewalk between Iroquois Point and Ewa Beach. It addresses pedestrian safety concerns caused by the absence of sidewalks, poor lighting, and dense vegetation along this route. The resolution does not create new law or funding but formally requests the city to prioritize this project to reduce accident risks. It directly affects pedestrians traveling this corridor and requires the city to engage relevant stakeholders in planning. As a non-binding resolution, it has no legal effect but highlights community safety priorities.

Maddy summaryHCR 168 is a concurrent resolution requesting the Hawaii State Fire Marshal and Fire Council to clarify specific terms related to wildfire suppression stages in the Hawaii State Fire Code. It specifically asks for clear definitions of terms like "uncontrolled," "contained," "controlled," "extinguished," and "fully extinguished," with "fully extinguished" requiring 48 hours of monitoring (72 hours during drought or red flag conditions) to prevent reignition. This resolution directly affects fire departments, public safety agencies, and residents by aiming to standardize communication and protocols during wildfire responses. The resolution was offered by the House of Representatives in 2025 and will be transmitted to relevant fire officials for action.

Maddy summaryThis House Resolution (HR 163) requests the Hawaii State Fire Marshal and Fire Council to clarify specific terms related to wildfire suppression stages in the state fire code. It specifically asks for defined meanings of "uncontrolled," "contained," "controlled," "extinguished," and "fully extinguished," with a key requirement that "fully extinguished" must include 48 hours of hotspot monitoring (96 hours during red flag/drought conditions). The resolution aims to improve public communication, fire operation protocols, and safety regulations by standardizing terminology. It does not create new law but directs the State Fire Code to adopt these definitions.

Maddy summaryHR 156 is a non-binding House Resolution urging the City and County of Honolulu, County of Maui, County of Hawaii, and County of Kauai to establish new sister city relationships with Pacific Island municipalities. It cites the 2024 Festival of Pacific Arts as inspiration, noting existing sister city ties (30 in the Pacific region) and emphasizing cultural, educational, and business exchanges. The resolution has no legal force but recommends these counties expand partnerships to strengthen regional ties and mutual cultural appreciation. It does not create new obligations or funding.

Maddy summaryThis House Resolution (HR 158) urges the Hawaii State Foundation on Culture and the Arts to create an annual festival celebrating Pacific Island cultures and arts. It directly addresses the Foundation, referencing the success of Hawaii's 2024 FestPAC event (which drew 500,000 visitors) as a model. The resolution does not create new law but formally requests the Foundation, in consultation with other agencies, to establish this recurring event to promote Pacific cultural heritage and regional connections.