Rep. David Alcos

Maddy summaryHCR 161 is a concurrent resolution urging Hawaii's four counties (Honolulu, Maui, Hawaii, and Kauai) to establish new sister city partnerships with Pacific Island municipalities. It does not create new laws but formally encourages these counties to expand existing relationships, building on Hawaii's current 30 Pacific Island sister cities out of 89 worldwide. The resolution highlights shared cultural ties and the value of exchanges in areas like arts, education, and community development, referencing the 2024 Festival of Pacific Arts as a catalyst. It specifically directs county mayors and the Hawaii State Foundation on Culture and the Arts to pursue these partnerships.

Maddy summaryHCR 46 is a non-binding request urging Hawaii's Department of Education to make school recreational facilities (like pools, gyms, and fields) available to the public during non-peak hours and non-school days. It aims to improve access for residents, particularly in underserved rural and low-income communities facing barriers to recreational amenities. The resolution references existing rules requiring advance online applications but seeks to expand access beyond current practice. As a concurrent resolution, it does not create new law but asks the Department of Education to act on this recommendation.

Maddy summaryHR 39 is a House Resolution requesting Hawaii's Department of Education to make public school recreational facilities (like pools, gyms, and fields) available to the public during non-peak hours and non-school days. It aims to address inequitable access to recreation, noting that 29% of U.S. residents lack walkable park access and low-income/rural communities in Hawaii face significant barriers. The resolution builds on existing rules requiring school facilities to be publicly accessible but seeks to expand access without the current 10-day online application requirement. It directly affects residents, particularly in underserved communities, by potentially increasing opportunities for physical activity outside of school hours. This is a request, not a binding law, and would require the Department of Education to act on the proposal.

Maddy summaryHCR 34 is a Hawaii state resolution urging Congress to call a constitutional convention under Article V of the U.S. Constitution. It specifically requests a convention limited to proposing amendments that impose fiscal restraints on federal spending, reduce federal power and jurisdiction, and establish term limits for federal officials and members of Congress. The resolution explicitly states the convention must not consider changes to the Bill of Rights and includes detailed procedural requirements for how Congress should handle such a request. As a concurrent resolution, it does not create new law but formally expresses Hawaii’s position to Congress. This is a procedural request, not a legislative action affecting residents or federal policy directly.

Maddy summaryHCR 81 is a concurrent resolution requesting U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy to initiate a performance review of the Honolulu Rail Transit Project under the 2024 Amended Full Funding Grant Agreement (FFGA). It directly affects the rail project, which has faced significant cost overruns (increasing from $5.5 billion to $12.45 billion) and delays (pushing completion to 2030), relying on federal funding. The resolution cites the FFGA's requirement for federal oversight to assess whether HART (Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transit) is making satisfactory progress toward completion. This is a procedural request, not a legislative change, urging federal review based on existing agreement terms.

Maddy summaryThis resolution urges Hawaii's legislature to require mandatory investigations into every child fatality or serious injury occurring while a child is under child welfare services. It cites multiple documented cases where prior safety warnings were ignored, leading to preventable harm - including deaths, abuse, and injuries after unsafe reunifications. The resolution does not create new laws but calls for systemic changes in how the Department of Human Services (DHS) handles safety concerns. It focuses on establishing a standardized inquiry process to prevent future failures, rather than addressing specific cases. (Note: As a concurrent resolution, it is a non-binding legislative request, not a law.)

Maddy summaryThis House Resolution (HR 47) requests the City and County of Honolulu to construct a new swimming pool complex in the Forty-First House District on Oahu's west side. It specifically asks for an Olympic-sized pool, a jetted hot tub, a dedicated children's pool, and funding/approval from the Honolulu City Council and Mayor. The resolution does not mandate construction but formally asks the city to prioritize this project to serve the local community's recreation and public health needs. It directly affects Honolulu's city government and residents in the specified district.

Maddy summaryHCR 49 is a non-binding resolution urging the City and County of Honolulu to adopt new measures to address illegal dumping in Ewa Beach. It recommends increasing disposal site access in high-incident areas, implementing weekly bulk item pickup (instead of appointment-only service), and testing pilot programs with measurable metrics. The resolution cites successful models from cities like Sacramento, Houston, and Milwaukee as examples for Honolulu to consider. It does not create new laws but formally asks the city government to take specific action.

Maddy summaryThis House Resolution (HR 45) urges the City and County of Honolulu to address illegal dumping in Ewa Beach through specific, non-binding recommendations. It calls for adopting innovative programs like increasing disposal site access in high-dumping areas, offering weekly bulk item pickup (instead of appointment-only services), and testing pilot programs with measurable metrics. The resolution references successful models from cities like Sacramento, Houston, and Milwaukee as potential solutions. It directly affects Honolulu officials, including the Mayor, City Council, and Environmental Services Department, by requesting concrete actions to tackle this community health and environmental issue. The resolution does not create new law but seeks to influence local policy implementation.

Maddy summaryHCR 160 is a formal request from Hawaii's legislature urging the Peace Corps to restart a mission in the Marshall Islands. It directly addresses the Marshall Islands' challenges, including high rates of obesity and diabetes linked to food imports, limited education access, and health issues from historical nuclear testing. The resolution asks the Peace Corps to establish a mission and coordinate with agencies like USAID, the U.S. Department of Defense, and the Red Cross to support economic relief and food security. As a non-binding resolution, it does not change laws but seeks to revive a past partnership to address these specific community needs.