Rep. David Alcos

Primary HB 2352

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.

Maddy summaryHB 2352 repeals a requirement that all cesspools in the state must be upgraded, converted, or connected to sewer systems by 2050. This directly affects property owners who currently rely on cesspools, particularly in areas without sewer infrastructure. The bill removes the existing deadline, eliminating a specific timeline for these changes. It does not create new requirements but cancels the previously mandated 2050 compliance date.

EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentRepeals 2050 deadline for cesspool upgrades, removing requirement that would reduce groundwater pollution from outdated systems95% confidence

In committee Feb 2, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2466

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Requires the department of education to prohibit electronic telecommunication device usage during the instructional day and implement a social media and artificial intelligence literacy education campaign. Creates exemptions for students requiring accommodations, emergency situations, and teacher authorizations. Requires the department of education to submit a report three years after the initial effective date, and then every five years thereafter.

EducationSupports EducationMandates AI/social media literacy education campaign, advancing digital skills curriculum for students while restricting device use to enhance instructional focus.85% confidence TechnologyOpposes TechnologyProhibits electronic device usage during instruction, restricting tech access in schools despite AI literacy education component.95% confidence

In committee Feb 2, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2355

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PROPERTY FORFEITURE.

Authorizes the forfeiture of real property when used to commit promoting gambling in the first or second degree regardless of whether it was committed without the knowledge and consent of the owner. Authorizes the forfeiture of real property under the gambling forfeiture section.

In committee Feb 2, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2348

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE STATE PARKS SPECIAL FUND.

Authorizes the Department of Land and Natural Resources to expend the moneys from the State Parks Special Fund for programs aimed at environmental protection.

EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly authorizes expenditure from State Parks Special Fund for environmental protection programs, directly advancing conservation efforts through dedicated funding.95% confidence

In committee Feb 2, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2403

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY.

Requires the Advisory Board of Directors of the Hawaii Tourism Authority to be composed of seven, rather than twelve, members. Requires the Governor to appoint members to the Advisory Board from lists provided by certain organizations representing the tourism industry.

In committee Feb 2, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2450

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.

Requires the Auditor to conduct a financial and performance audit of the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, including a review of the Department's use of moneys appropriated by Act 279, SLH 2022.

In committee Feb 2, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2393

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING REFORM.

Establishes an occupational licensing task force to identify the ways in which state regulation of occupational licensure may be reformed to lessen the barrier of entry to fields of gainful employment while ensuring consumers remain protected. Imposes a reporting requirement. Appropriates funds.

Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly aims to reduce occupational licensing barriers to increase access to gainful employment, aligning with advancing employment opportunities while maintaining consumer protection.90% confidence

In committee Feb 2, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2482

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE RELOCATION OF FACILITIES.

Establishes the facilities relocation task force to identify and address the issue of the inequitable location of mental health facilities, clean and sober homes, homeless shelters, and supportive living homes across the island of Oahu, particularly on the Waianae Coast. Appropriates funds.

HealthcareSupports HealthcareAppropriates funds and creates task force to address inequitable mental health facility locations, improving access to mental health services on Waianae Coast.90% confidence HousingSupports HousingFunds task force to address inequitable placement of homeless shelters and supportive housing facilities, advancing housing access for vulnerable populations.92% confidence

In committee Feb 2, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2511

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ELECTION INTEGRITY.

Requires voter registration roll maintenance and election audits. Establishes uniform chain-of-custody standards for ballots and election materials. Appropriates moneys.

In committee Feb 2, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2531

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO VOTER REGISTRATION.

Ensures Department of Education and charter school students receive nonpartisan information, before reaching voting age, on how to properly preregister or register to vote.

In committee Feb 2, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track