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State Government / Hawaii / Legislation / SB 635

SB 635Session 2026SenatePassed a vote

RELATING TO ENERGY EFFICIENCY.

Source-provided summary

Requires each state agency to expeditiously use energy efficient lighting. Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office to provide technical assistance and survey state agencies for compliance, prioritizing first responder facilities. Requires the Department of Accounting and General Services to assist the Hawaii State Energy Office in conducting the survey. Requires a report of the survey to the Legislature. Effective 1/1/2491. (SD1)

Latest development · Dec 8, 2025

Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.

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Session
2026
Introduced
Jan 17, 2025
Latest passage
Feb 13, 2025
TopicsSponsorsActionsRelated billsDiscussion

Topics and classification

Civixly topics

Elections & GovernmentEnvironment & Energy

Source subjects

DAGSEnergy EfficiencyFirst Responder FacilitiesHSEOLightingReportState Agencies

Document type

Bill

Sponsors

Primary sponsors are listed before cosponsors and other sponsoring entities.

Primary sponsorGABBARD
Primary sponsorRHOADS
cosponsorRichards

Action timeline

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View full action timeline11 actions⌄
  1. Dec 8, 2025

    Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.

    Carried OverHawaii State Legislature
  2. Feb 13, 2025

    Reported from GVO/EIG (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 422) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.

    Senate
  3. Feb 13, 2025

    Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.

    PassageReading 2Referral CommitteeSenate
  4. Feb 4, 2025

    The committee(s) on GVO recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in GVO were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) McKelvey, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Gabbard.

    Committee Passage FavorableSenate
  5. Feb 4, 2025

    The committee(s) on EIG recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in EIG were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Wakai, Chang, DeCoite, Richards, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.

    Committee Passage FavorableSenate
  6. Jan 30, 2025

    The committee(s) on GVO deferred the measure until 02-04-25 3:00PM; CR 225.

    DeferralSenate
  7. Jan 30, 2025

    The committee(s) on EIG deferred the measure until 02-04-25 3:00PM; CR 016.

    DeferralSenate
  8. Jan 27, 2025

    The committee(s) on GVO/EIG has scheduled a public hearing on 01-30-25 3:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.

    Senate
  9. Jan 23, 2025

    Referred to GVO/EIG, WAM.

    Referral CommitteeSenate
  10. Jan 17, 2025

    Introduced.

    IntroductionSenate
  11. Jan 17, 2025

    Passed First Reading.

    Reading 1Senate

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Source data last updated Jul 15, 2026.