Bill Commons

HI SB 2278

died on adjournment

RELATING TO LIGHT POLLUTION.

Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · upper

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Did HI SB 2278 pass?

No. HI SB 2278 died when the 2026 Regular Session adjourned without final action on it. Bills that die this way are sometimes reintroduced in a later session. Latest recorded action (2026-02-12): The committee on EIG deferred the measure.

What is HI SB 2278 about?

Requires all outdoor light fixtures to be fully shielded. Creates exemptions for certain outdoor lighting. Repeals the Night Sky Protection Strategy. Appropriates funds.

Who sponsors HI SB 2278?

SAN BUENAVENTURA, MCKELVEY are the primary sponsors of HI SB 2278, joined by 2 cosponsors.

Description

Requires all outdoor light fixtures to be fully shielded. Creates exemptions for certain outdoor lighting. Repeals the Night Sky Protection Strategy. Appropriates funds.

Introduced
2026-01-21
Latest action
2026-02-12 — The committee on EIG deferred the measure.
Bill type
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Last updated
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Subjects

Sponsors

  • SAN BUENAVENTURAprimary
  • MCKELVEYprimary
  • Changcosponsor
  • Richardscosponsor

Committees

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Action timeline

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  1. 2026-02-12

    The committee on EIG deferred the measure.

    deferral

  2. 2026-02-12

    The committee on EDT deferred the measure.

    deferral

  3. 2026-02-10

    The committee(s) on EDT/EIG has scheduled a public hearing on 02-12-26 1:00PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.

  4. 2026-01-26

    Referred to EDT/EIG, WAM.

    referral-committee

  5. 2026-01-21

    Introduced and passed First Reading.

    introduction,reading-1

  6. 2026-01-15

    Pending Introduction.

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Official source

https://capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2278&year=2026

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