HI SB690

Prohibits the sale of screw or bayonet base type compact fluorescent lamps beginning January 1 (specific year not filled in the bill text)

Prohibits the sale of pin-base type compact fluorescent lamps and linear fluorescent lamps beginning January 1 (specific year not filled in the bill text)

Exempts lamps used for image capture, projection, medical/veterinary purposes, pharmaceutical manufacturing, spectroscopy, academic research, and ultraviolet applications with specific technical requirements

Establishes definitions for compact fluorescent lamps and linear fluorescent lamps with detailed technical specifications regarding bases, light emission, tube diameters and lengths

Aims to phase out mercury-containing fluorescent bulbs in favor of light-emitting diodes (LEDs) to reduce toxic pollution, energy consumption, and consumer costs