SR 77 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 Senate Resolution asks state agencies to use bi-level lighting systems in all new state buildings starting January 1, 2027. Bi-level lighting adjusts brightness based on motion detection to reduce energy waste from lights staying on at full intensity. The resolution directs copies to various state officials and agencies responsible for construction and facility management. This measure aims to promote energy efficiency and reduce environmental impact through a specific building design requirement.

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 May 12, 2026

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SR77 → SR77_SD1 · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill was updated to change the effective date for bi-level lighting requirements from January 1, 2027, to January 1, 2028. Additionally, the requirement now applies specifically to buildings and facilities whose design is finalized on or after the new date, rather than all newly constructed facilities. The sponsor name and associated metadata were also updated.

Scope change

The bill's applicability was narrowed to only include state buildings and facilities with designs finalized on or after January 1, 2028, instead of all newly constructed facilities.

TIMELINE

The effective date for the lighting requirement was delayed from January 1, 2027, to January 1, 2028.

SCOPE

The requirement now applies only to buildings and facilities where the design is finalized on or after January 1, 2028, rather than all newly constructed state buildings.

TECHNICAL

The sponsor name was changed from Finnley Brakke to Gregory LaMontagne, and the session identifier was updated to include 'SD1'.

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

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Committee

Apr 9, 2026

Upper · Passed

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

upper

Apr 8, 2026

Upper · Passed

Reported from GVO (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3502) 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.

upper

5 primary · 1 co-sponsor