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HI SB2142
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/21/2026
Primary Sponsor
Karl Rhoads
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AI Summary
- Mandates all state agencies expeditiously transition to energy efficient lighting, including replacing existing fluorescent fixtures and bulbs with LEDs
- Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office to provide technical assistance to state agencies, with priority given to first responder facilities
- Directs the Hawaii State Energy Office, with assistance from the Department of Accounting and General Services, to survey all state agencies for compliance with this Act and Act 225 (2023 fluorescent lamp sales ban) by November 1, 2026
- Requires submission of a survey report with recommendations and proposed legislation to the legislature no later than twenty days prior to the 2027 regular session
- Builds on Act 225 (2023), which banned sales of screw/bayonet base compact fluorescent lamps effective January 1, 2025, and pin-base/linear fluorescent lamps effective January 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Relating To Energy Efficiency.
DAGS
Last Action
Referred to GVO/EIG, WAM.
1/22/2026
Committee Referrals
Government Operations1/22/2026
Full Bill Text
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