Hawaii bills · 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii SB 2987
RELATING TO LIGHT POLLUTION.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- LEE
- C.
- CHANG (Democratic)
- KIDANI
- RHOADS (Democratic)
- SAN BUENAVENTURA (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Hawaii legislature· description
Beginning 7/1/2027, establishes outdoor light fixture requirements throughout the State. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
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Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 16, 2026, 12:16 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 6, 2026 Senate | Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading. | pass | Set your home in Hawaii to see |
| Mar 3, 2026 Senate | The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. | pass | Set your home in Hawaii to see |
| Feb 12, 2026 Senate | The committee(s) on EDT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. | pass | Set your home in Hawaii to see |
| Feb 12, 2026 Senate | The committee(s) on EIG recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. | pass | Set your home in Hawaii to see |
Actions
- Jan 23, 2026 · Senate
Introduced. - Jan 26, 2026 · Senate
Passed First Reading. - Jan 30, 2026 · Senate
Referred to EDT/EIG, WAM. - Feb 10, 2026 · Senate
The committee(s) on EDT/EIG has scheduled a public hearing on 02-12-26 1:00PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference. - Feb 12, 2026 · Senate
The 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. - Feb 12, 2026 · Senate
The 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. - Feb 19, 2026 · Senate
Reported from EDT/EIG (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2381) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM. - Feb 19, 2026 · Senate
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. - Feb 23, 2026 · Senate
The committee(s) on WAM will hold a public decision making on 02-25-26 10:57AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference. - Feb 25, 2026 · Senate
The committee(s) on WAM deferred the measure until 03-03-26 10:15AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference. - Mar 3, 2026 · Senate
The 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. - Mar 5, 2026 · Senate
Reported from WAM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2748) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading. - Mar 5, 2026 · Senate
One Day Notice 03-06-26. - Mar 6, 2026 · Senate
Report 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. - Mar 6, 2026 · House
Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 94) in amended form (SD 1). - Mar 10, 2026 · House
Pass First Reading - Mar 10, 2026 · House
Referred to WAL, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 16