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Bill Status of HB0854 96th General Assembly

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Short Description: OUTDOOR LIGHTING CONTROL ACT

House Sponsors
Rep. Rich Brauer - Jack D. Franks - Constance A. Howard - David R. Leitch - Elizabeth Coulson

Last Action

Date	Chamber	Action
1/11/2011	House	Session Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance

New Act

Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Outdoor Lighting Control Act. Sets forth shielding and filtration requirements for specified lamp types when used for outdoor lighting, unless the lighting contains an automatic shutoff device and is not used from 11:00 p.m. until sunrise. Provides for exemptions. Provides that the Environmental Protection Agency may identify and designate, as dark areas, areas that are especially suitable for astronomical observations or that provide nocturnal benefits to flora and fauna due to the darkness of those areas and shall submit a proposed plan to preserve areas designated as dark areas.

Actions

Date	Chamber	Action
2/9/2009	House	Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Rich Brauer
2/10/2009	House	First Reading
2/10/2009	House	Referred to Rules Committee
2/18/2009	House	Assigned to Environment & Energy Committee
2/25/2009	House	Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jack D. Franks
2/25/2009	House	Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Constance A. Howard
2/25/2009	House	Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. David R. Leitch
2/25/2009	House	Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth Coulson
3/13/2009	House	Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
1/11/2011	House	Session Sine Die

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