If passed, the bill will require city workers to start installing street lighting that projects light below the lowest point in the fixture. Basically, the light emit in a downward direction so that it doesn’t spill up into the night sky.

Light pollution has become a big issue in Hawaii as it has impacts on everything from astronomers to birds and sea turtles.

District 3 Council Member Ikaika Anderson, who represents Kailua, Waimanalo and much of Kaneohe, introduced the bill. It’s on the council agenda for a first reading.

You can read the bill here.

—Nick Grube