Bill > SB635

This bill requires all state agencies in Hawaii to quickly transition to energy-efficient lighting, specifically by replacing existing fluorescent fixtures and bulbs with more efficient options like light-emitting diodes (LEDs). The Hawaii State Energy Office is tasked with providing technical assistance to state agencies, with a priority focus on first responder facilities, and must conduct a comprehensive survey of state agencies' compliance with this requirement and a related 2023 law (Act 225) that phases out the sale of certain compact fluorescent lamps by 2025 and 2026. The survey must be completed by November 1, 2025, and the State Energy Office must submit a report to the Legislature with findings and recommendations no later than twenty days before the 2026 legislative session begins. The bill references the significant benefits of LEDs, which are up to 80% more energy efficient than fluorescent bulbs, do not contain mercury, and have a longer lifespan. The legislation aims to accelerate the state's adoption of energy-efficient lighting and support broader climate-forward policies. Notably, the bill's effective date is set to January 1, 2491, which appears to be a typographical error and likely should read 2024 or 2025.

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https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=635&year=2026