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AR HB1607
AR HB1607To Create The Arkansas Nighttime Environment Protection Act; And To Repeal The Shielded Outdoor Lighting Act.
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Introduced
03/13/2023
03/13/2023
In Committee
03/13/2023
03/13/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/01/2023
05/01/2023
Introduced Session
94th General Assembly (2023 Regular)
Bill Summary
AN ACT TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS NIGHTTIME ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION ACT; TO REPEAL THE SHIELDED OUTDOOR LIGHTING ACT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
AI Summary
This bill repeals the Shielded Outdoor Lighting Act and creates the Arkansas Nighttime Environment Protection Act. The new act sets standards for outdoor lighting fixtures, requiring them to be "full cutoff" (limiting upward light emissions) and limiting illuminance (brightness) to the minimum needed for the purpose. It also restricts the color temperature of new or replacement fixtures. The bill allows utilities to recover compliance costs through an interim surcharge on customer bills, subject to certain limits. The act includes some exemptions, such as for sports facilities and historic decorative lighting.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Died in House Committee at Sine Die Adjournment (on 05/01/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?id=hb1607&ddBienniumSession=2023%2F2023R |
| BillText | https://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/FTPDocument?path=%2FBills%2F2023R%2FPublic%2FHB1607.pdf |
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