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 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 that 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
1/18/2006	House	Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Rich Brauer
1/18/2006	House	First Reading
1/18/2006	House	Referred to Rules Committee
1/25/2006	House	Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Winters
1/9/2007	House	Session Sine Die

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