SCR 86 Hawaii Senate · 2026 Regular Session

REQUESTING ALL STATE AGENCIES TO UTILIZE BI-LEVEL LIGHTING SYSTEMS IN ALL STATE BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES, THE DESIGN OF WHICH IS FINALIZED ON OR AFTER JANUARY 1, 2028.

This bill requests that all state agencies in Hawaii install bi-level lighting systems in any new buildings or facilities constructed starting January 1, 2027. Bi-level lighting uses motion sensors to adjust brightness based on occupancy, aiming to reduce energy waste and lower electricity costs compared to traditional lighting that stays on at full intensity. The resolution directs the request to various state departments and agencies responsible for construction and facility management. As a concurrent resolution, it serves as a formal recommendation rather than a mandatory law, though it outlines a clear policy preference for energy-efficient lighting in future state projects.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Mar 2026

Committee Review

Apr 2026

Senate Passage

Apr 2026

House Passage

Governor

Introduced Mar 16, 2026 Last action Apr 10, 2026

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SCR86 → SCR86_SD1 · 4 edits

MODERATE

The bill was updated to align with the South Dakota legislative session (SD1) rather than Hawaii, changing the effective date for new bi-level lighting requirements from January 1, 2027, to January 1, 2028. The text was also corrected to replace the nonsensical term 'motion-censored' with 'motion-sensor' and adjusted the formatting of the recipient list for the resolution.

Scope change

The bill's scope changed from applying to the State of Hawaii to the State of South Dakota, and the applicability date for new construction was delayed by one year.

TIMELINE

The requirement for agencies to use bi-level lighting in new buildings was delayed from January 1, 2027, to January 1, 2028, based on when the design is finalized.

SCOPE

The bill was rebranded from a Hawaii Senate resolution to a South Dakota Senate resolution (SD1), changing the jurisdiction and legislative body.

TECHNICAL

A typo was corrected, changing 'motion-censored' to 'motion-sensor' to accurately describe the lighting technology.

The formatting of the list of officials receiving copies of the resolution was consolidated and cleaned up.

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

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Key actions

Committee

Apr 10, 2026

Committee

Referred to LAB, FIN, referral sheet 28

lower

Apr 9, 2026

Introduced

Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 466) in amended form (SD 1).

lower

Apr 9, 2026

Upper · Passed

Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1). Transmitted to House.

upper

Apr 8, 2026

Upper · Passed

Reported from GVO (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3501) with recommendation of adoption, as amended (SD 1).

upper

Mar 31, 2026

Upper · Passed

The committee(s) on GVO recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in GVO were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) McKelvey, Gabbard, Hashimoto, Moriwaki, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.

upper

Mar 25, 2026

Upper · Passed

The committee(s) on GVO has scheduled a public hearing on 03-31-26 3:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.

upper

Mar 19, 2026

Committee

Referred to GVO.

upper

Mar 16, 2026

Introduced

Offered.