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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
04/16/2020
04/16/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to promote energy efficient lighting, conserve energy, regulate outdoor night lighting, and reduce light pollution. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
AI Summary
This bill promotes energy-efficient outdoor lighting, conserves energy, regulates outdoor night lighting, and reduces light pollution. It establishes requirements for the use of state or municipal funds for new permanent outdoor fixtures, including that they must be fully shielded, have a color temperature no greater than 3000 kelvins, and meet certain other standards to minimize glare, light trespass, and sky glow. The bill also directs state agencies to develop regulations and guidelines to implement and enforce these requirements, and to review and report on roadway lighting and operational costs.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (11)
Jennifer Benson (D),
Natalie Blais (D),
Will Brownsberger (D),
Jo Comerford (D),
Cynthia Creem (D),
Sal DiDomenico (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Sheila Harrington (R),
Adam Hinds (D),
Ed Kennedy (D),
Bruce Tarr (R),
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 04/16/2020)
Official Document
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1937 |
Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1937.pdf |
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