SR77 • 2026

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.

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Sponsor: ELEFANTE, CHANG, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Wakai
Last action: 2026-04-09
Official status: Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1).
Effective date: Not listed

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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.

What This Bill Does

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.
Bi-level Lighting Systems; Energy; State Buildings and Facilities; New Construction

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SD1

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Plain English: SR77 SD1 THE SENATE S.R.

SR77 SD1 THE SENATE S.R.
NO.
77 THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026 S.D.
1 STATE OF HAWAII SENATE RESOLUTION 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 .

Bill History

2026-04-09 S
Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1).
2026-04-08 S
One Day Notice 04-09-26.
2026-04-08 S
Reported from GVO (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3502) with recommendation of adoption, as amended (SD 1).
2026-03-31 S
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.
2026-03-25 S
The committee(s) on GVO has scheduled a public hearing on 03-31-26 3:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.
2026-03-19 S
Referred to GVO.
2026-03-16 S
Offered.

Official Summary Text

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.
Bi-level Lighting Systems; Energy; State Buildings and Facilities; New Construction

Current Bill Text

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SR77

THE SENATE

S.R. NO.

77

THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026

STATE OF HAWAII

SENATE RESOLUTION

REQUESTING all state agencies to utilize bi-level
lighting systems in all newly constructed state buildings and facilities
BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2027
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WHEREAS, in
many private and public buildings across the State, lighting systems remain
active at full intensity throughout the day and night; and

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WHEREAS, this
practice results in considerable energy waste, increased electricity costs, and
unnecessary environmental harm; and

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WHEREAS, it
is the State's responsibility to take action to prevent these inefficiencies
and promote sensible environmental stewardship practices; and

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WHEREAS, motion-censored
lighting systems, or bi-level lighting, offer a proven, environmentally
friendly alternative to traditional lighting systems; and

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WHEREAS, bi-level
lighting systems operate by adjusting lighting intensity through motion
sensors, increasing brightness as needed; and

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WHEREAS, while
these systems have been adopted on a small scale, the State should be actively
pursuing opportunities to increase bi-level lighting usage; now, therefore,

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BE IT
RESOLVED by the Senate of the Thirty-third Legislature of the State of Hawaii,
Regular Session of 2026, that all state agencies are requested to utilize
bi-level lighting systems in all newly constructed state buildings and
facilities beginning January 1, 2027; and

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BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED that certified copies of this Resolution be transmitted to the
Governor; Comptroller; Chairperson of the Board of Agriculture and Biosecurity;
Attorney General; Director of Finance; Director of Business, Economic
Development, and Tourism; Director of Commerce and Consumer Affairs; Adjutant
General; Chairperson of the Board of Education; Superintendent of Education;
Chairperson of the Hawaiian Homes Commission; Director of Health; Director of
Human Resources Development; Director of Human Services; Director of Labor and
Industrial Relations; Chairperson of the Board of Land and Natural Resources;
Director of Law Enforcement; Director of Corrections and Rehabilitation;
Director of Taxation; Director of Transportation; and President of the
University of Hawaii System.

OFFERED BY:

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Bi-level
Lighting Systems; Energy; State Buildings and Facilities; New Construction