Relating To Light Pollution.
State of HawaiiHawaiiBeginning 7/1/2027, establishes outdoor light fixture requirements throughout the State. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
- Status
- Engrossed
- Passed its first chamber
- Status date
- Mar 6, 2026
- 251 days ago
- Current chamber
- House of Representatives
- Session
- 2026 Regular Session
HI SB 2987 · EngrossedMar 6
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Bill details
- Last action
- Referred to WAL, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 16 · Mar 10, 2026
- Pending committee
- Water & Land
Sponsors
CLChris LeeSenator · Democrat · SD-025Primary sponsorPrimary sponsor
SCStanley ChangSenator · Democrat · SD-009Primary sponsorPrimary sponsor
MKMichelle KidaniSenator · Democrat · SD-018Primary sponsorPrimary sponsor
KRKarl RhoadsSenator · Democrat · SD-013Primary sponsorPrimary sponsor
JSJoy San BuenaventuraSenator · Democrat · SD-002Primary sponsorPrimary sponsor
Bill history
Newest first.
Mar 10, 2026Referred to WAL, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 16House
Mar 10, 2026Pass First ReadingHouse
Mar 6, 2026Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 94) in amended form (SD 1).House
Mar 6, 2026Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading. Ayes, 21; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 3 (Senator(s) Awa, DeCorte, Fevella). Excused, 1 (Senator(s) Ihara). Transmitted to House.Senate
Mar 5, 2026One Day Notice 03-06-26.Senate
Mar 5, 2026Reported from WAM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2748) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading.Senate
Mar 3, 2026The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in WAM were as follows: 12 Aye(s): Senator(s) Dela Cruz, Moriwaki, DeCoite, Elefante, Hashimoto, Inouye, Kanuha, Kidani, Kim, Lee, C., Richards, Wakai; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Fevella.Senate
Feb 25, 2026The committee(s) on WAM deferred the measure until 03-03-26 10:15AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference.Senate
Show 9 earlier actions
Feb 23, 2026The committee(s) on WAM will hold a public decision making on 02-25-26 10:57AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference.Senate
Feb 19, 2026Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.Senate
Feb 19, 2026Reported from EDT/EIG (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2381) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.Senate
Feb 12, 2026The committee(s) on EDT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in EDT were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) DeCoite, Wakai, Fukunaga, Kim; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Fevella.Senate
Feb 12, 2026The committee(s) on EIG recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in EIG were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Wakai, Chang, DeCoite; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Richards, Fevella.Senate
Feb 10, 2026The committee(s) on EDT/EIG has scheduled a public hearing on 02-12-26 1:00PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.Senate
Jan 30, 2026Referred to EDT/EIG, WAM.Senate
Jan 26, 2026Passed First Reading.Senate
Jan 23, 2026Introduced.Senate
Recorded votes
Senate Economic Development and Technology: Passed, With AmendmentsFeb 12, 2026 · Senate · 4 yea · 0 nayPassedPassed
Senate Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs: Passed, With AmendmentsFeb 12, 2026 · Senate · 3 yea · 0 nayPassedPassed
Senate Ways and Means: Passed, UnamendedMar 3, 2026 · Senate · 12 yea · 0 nayPassedPassed
Subjects
- Light Pollution
- Outdoor Light Fixtures
- Requirements
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