Date	Chamber	Action
1/9/2007	House	Session Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance

New Act

Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Outdoor Lighting Control Act. Provides that the installation of any new or replacement permanent outdoor lighting unit by or for a State agency shall meet specified conditions (with certain exceptions). Provides that the Environmental Protection Agency, in consultation with the Department of Transportation and the Department of Central Management Services, shall adopt rules to implement those requirements, including a system to ensure that the use of State funds for street lighting complies with the requirements. Provides that no person may unreasonably place or operate a lighting unit in a manner that causes illumination or glare to be cast on the property of another person with the effect of reducing privacy, hindering sleep, or creating an unattractive appearance to the area without the permission of the owner, lessee, or lawful occupant of the property. Provides that a person convicted of light trespass commits a petty offense and is subject to a fine of $100 if the violation is not corrected within 10 days of the conviction. Provides that the Environmental Protection Agency may identify and designate, as dark areas, areas that are especially suitable for astronomical observations or which provide nocturnal benefits to flora and fauna due to their darkness; and shall submit a proposed plan to preserve areas designated as dark areas.

Actions 

Date	Chamber	Action
2/18/2005	House	Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Rich Brauer
2/18/2005	House	First Reading
2/18/2005	House	Referred to Rules Committee
2/23/2005	House	Assigned to State Government Administration Committee
3/2/2005	House	Motion to Suspend Rule 25 - Prevailed
3/10/2005	House	Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
1/9/2007	House	Session Sine Die

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