SB 2278

Hawaii Senate bill in Session 2026.

Status: failed. Latest action: February 12, 2026.

Counties; Outdoor Lighting; Light Pollution Protection Strategy; Appropriation.

Bill ID HI-2026-SB-2278

Session 2026

Status failed

Committee EDT/EIG, WAM

Senate failed 2026-02-12

Environment / Climate Tax / Budget / Appropriations

Summary

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

Sponsor

Joy A. San Buenaventura

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Actions Timeline

Date	Event	Detail
0000-00-00	Introduced	Bill introduced
2026-02-12	Status	failed
2026-02-12	Latest Action	The committee on EDT deferred the measure.

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