Bill 50 (2007) was introduced in the Honolulu City Council to require the existing highrise residential buildings that are not equipped with automatic sprinkler systems to have a fire-retardant coating applied to the building exterior as well as the interior walls and ceiling surfaces of all common areas. If the bill passes, the retrofit would be required to be completed by January 1, 2013. The bill has been referred to the Committee on Planning and Sustainability which is chaired by Councilman Gary Okino. The members of the committee are Romy Cachola, Todd Apo, Ann Kobayashi and Rod Tam. No hearing has been set for the bill.