An Act improving outdoor lighting and increasing dark-sky visibility
The committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1751) of Cynthia S. Creem, Sean Garballey, Alice Hanlon Peisch and James B. Eldridge for legislation to promote energy efficient lighting, conserve energy, regulate outdoor night lighting, and reduce light pollution; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2878) of Sean Garballey and others relative to the installation of new permanent outdoor lighting fixtures and the cost of operating such fixtures,- reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2159).
Bill Information
Bill Information
Bill History
| Date | Branch | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 3/7/2016 | Senate | Reported from the committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy |
| 3/7/2016 | Senate | New draft of H2878 and S1751 |
| 3/7/2016 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means |
| 7/21/2016 | Senate | Committee recommended ought to pass with an amendment, substituting therefor a new draft, see S2453 |
| 7/21/2016 | Senate | Rules suspended |
| 7/21/2016 | Senate | Read second |
| 7/21/2016 | Senate | New draft substituted, see S2453 |
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