BILL · 2007–08 SESSION
HB 2534: Light pollution
Restricting light pollution.
Summary
- Requires public and private outdoor lighting to be fully shielded.
- Limits outdoor recreational facilities from utilizing outdoor lighting beyond scheduled events.
- Restricts fully illuminating an outdoor display lot after 10:00 pm.
- Requires all mercury vapor lamps or fixtures used for outdoor lighting to be removed by July 2009.
From the House Bill Analysis 2008 (HB 2534), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedJan 14, 2008
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Patricia Lantz (D-26)
- Introduced
- January 14, 2008 in the House
- Last action
- January 14, 2008
- Budget
- Has a fiscal note
AN ACT Relating to light pollution;
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Patricia Lantz (D-26)
5 co-sponsors (5 Democrats, 0 Republicans)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
- First reading, referred to Ecology & Parks.
- Prefiled for introduction.
HB 2534 in other sessions
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