Rep. David Alcos

Maddy summaryThis bill requests the City and County of Honolulu to plan, design, and construct a community recreation complex in ʻEwa Beach near Puʻuloa District Park to address the area's growing population and lack of recreational facilities. The resolution encourages the city to include amenities such as basketball, volleyball, and pickleball courts, soccer and baseball fields, a gymnasium, playgrounds, and community meeting spaces within the proposed 20-acre complex. It directs the City and County Department of Parks and Recreation to collaborate with the state, community organizations, and residents to evaluate potential locations, assess facility needs, and explore funding options for the project.

Maddy summaryThis bill urges the Governor of Hawaii to reconsider the decision not to allow the state to participate in the Federal Education Freedom Tax Credit Program. The program would provide federal tax credits of up to $1,700 for donations to scholarship organizations, which could then be used to fund scholarships for K-12 students from low- and middle-income households. By opting in, Hawaii would enable families to use these funds for private school tuition, tutoring, and other educational support services without reducing public school funding. The resolution requests that the state designate local scholarship organizations to receive donations, thereby expanding educational options for Hawaii students.

Maddy summaryThis bill requests the City and County of Honolulu to plan, design, and construct a community recreation complex in ʻEwa Beach near Puʻuloa District Park to address growing recreational needs in the area. The resolution outlines that the complex could include facilities such as basketball, volleyball, and pickleball courts, soccer fields, a gymnasium, playgrounds, and community meeting spaces to serve the region's expanding population. It directs the City and County's Parks and Recreation Department to collaborate with state officials and local residents to evaluate potential locations, assess facility needs, and explore funding options for the project. The bill does not authorize funding or mandate construction but serves as a formal request for the city to consider developing the proposed recreational facilities.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a non-binding resolution that urges Hawaii's State Director of Health to allow nebulized budesonide and nebulizer machines to be sold without a prescription. It cites international studies and health guidelines suggesting the medication can help treat respiratory conditions like COVID-19. The resolution requests that pharmacies and retailers provide written usage instructions to customers, but it does not change any laws or regulations. The bill does not require the Director of Health to take any action and has no legal effect beyond making a formal recommendation.

Maddy summaryThis bill requests Hawaii's congressional delegation to ask the U.S. Department of Agriculture to explain why school lunch nutrition standards have not been updated to match the latest Dietary Guidelines. It directly affects Hawaii public schools, which rely on federal guidelines to plan menus and meet state goals for sourcing 30% of food locally by 2030. The resolution highlights concerns that delays in updating standards have made it difficult for schools to develop compliant meal plans and progress toward local food procurement targets. The bill asks federal officials to provide clearer information about upcoming changes to the nutrition standards that will impact school food programs.

Maddy summaryThis House Resolution asks Hawaii's members of Congress to ask the U.S. Department of Agriculture to explain why it has delayed updating school lunch nutrition rules to match the latest dietary guidelines. The bill directly affects Hawaii public schools, which rely on these federal standards to plan menus and meet local goals for sourcing 30% of food from Hawaii by 2030. It highlights that current delays make it difficult for schools to plan meals and that only 5.43% of school food spending went to local products in 2024, far below the state's target. The resolution requests that federal officials provide more information about upcoming changes and address the gap between released dietary guidelines and updated school nutrition standards.

Maddy summaryThis House Resolution affirms the Hawaii legislature's commitment to public safety and fair treatment for domestic violence survivors within the state's justice system. It recommends that the Judiciary review policies related to case assignment, training, and victim notification to improve consistency and efficiency. The resolution also urges the Honolulu Office of the Prosecuting Attorney to implement reforms such as assigning experienced attorneys to domestic violence cases, requiring mandatory training for all prosecutors, and ensuring timely case assignments. Additionally, it suggests the state consider expanding victim support services including emergency funds, mental health counseling, pro bono legal services, emergency housing, and childcare assistance.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a non-binding resolution that formally affirms the Hawaii Legislature's commitment to improving public safety and fair treatment for domestic violence survivors within the state's justice system. It recommends several policy improvements, including enhanced coordination between state and community service providers to ensure victims receive timely information about available resources such as emergency housing, counseling, and legal assistance. The resolution urges the Judiciary and Honolulu Office of the Prosecuting Attorney to review existing practices and implement specific reforms, such as assigning experienced attorneys to domestic violence cases and requiring mandatory training for prosecutors. While it does not create new laws or allocate funding, it serves as an official statement of legislative intent and calls for administrative changes to improve consistency, efficiency, and victim support in handling domestic violence cases.

Maddy summaryThis bill urges the City and County of Honolulu to finalize planning and development for the Kalaeloa Regional Park, a 400-acre recreational facility on land recently transferred from the U.S. Navy. It specifically requests the city to create a comprehensive master plan for the entire property by 2027, with an initial phase focusing on approximately 50 acres of sports fields, jogging paths, and community exercise areas. The resolution also asks the city to secure joint financing using state funds and to provide transparent public accounting for the $1.8 million already allocated to the project. This measure directly affects the City and County of Honolulu and aims to address growing recreational needs in the rapidly expanding Ewa Beach and West Oahu communities.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a House resolution urging the Hawaii State Director of Health to allow the sale and purchase of nebulized budesonide without a prescription. It also requests that the Board of Pharmacy adopt rules ensuring proper labeling and usage instructions are provided to consumers. The resolution cites various international studies and health guidelines supporting the use of budesonide for respiratory conditions, particularly in relation to COVID-19 treatment. The measure does not change any laws directly but asks state health officials to issue an order making the medication and nebulizer machines more accessible to the public.