HI SB 2278
died on adjournmentRELATING TO LIGHT POLLUTION.
Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · upper
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
- Status date
- —
- Latest action
- 2026-02-12 — The committee on EIG deferred the measure.
- Bill type
- bill
- Last updated
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Subjects
Sponsors
- SAN BUENAVENTURAprimary
- MCKELVEYprimary
- Changcosponsor
- Richardscosponsor
Committees
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Action timeline
2026-02-12
The committee on EDT deferred the measure.
deferral
2026-02-12
The committee on EIG deferred the measure.
deferral
2026-02-10
The committee(s) on EDT/EIG has scheduled a public hearing on 02-12-26 1:00PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
2026-01-26
Referred to EDT/EIG, WAM.
referral-committee
2026-01-21
Introduced and passed First Reading.
introduction,reading-1
2026-01-15
Pending Introduction.
Versions
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Votes
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Related bills
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