Bill
Bill > S2328
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Introduced
01/25/2024
01/25/2024
In Committee
01/25/2024
01/25/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires the State to install, replace, or maintain outdoor lighting fixtures that comply with design requirements stated in the bill that are intended to minimize wasted light and State funds. The bill does not require the State to replace outdoor lighting fixtures that function properly as of the bill's effective date, but only applies to the replacement of deficient outdoor lighting fixtures. Under the bill, the State is to install, replace, or maintain an outdoor lighting fixture if: an outdoor lighting fixture with a rated output greater than 1,800 lumens is installed or replaced with a cutoff luminaire; the minimum illuminance adequate for the intended purpose is used with consideration given to nationally recognized standards; for fixtures used for lighting a designated highway of the State highway system, the Department of Transportation determines that that purpose of the outdoor lighting fixture cannot be achieved by the installation of reflective road markers, lines, warning or informational signs, or other effective methods; and full consideration has been given to energy conservation, reducing glare, minimizing light pollution, and preserving the natural light environment. Under this bill, the State is not required to install, replace, or maintain an outdoor lighting fixture if: the outdoor lighting fixture is used on a temporary basis because emergency personnel require it; the outdoor lighting fixture is used on a temporary basis for nighttime work; the outdoor lighting fixture is used for a special event or situation; a compelling safety interest exists; the replacement of outdoor lighting fixtures constitutes less than 30 percent of an entire outdoor lighting system at a New Jersey Transit (NJT) Corporation facility, or an outdoor lighting fixture at a NJT Corporation facility was approved by the New Jersey Historic Preservation Office; a federal law supersedes or is inconsistent with the bill; or the outdoor lighting fixture is used on a historic property or any building, site, or area designated historic by a historic preservation commission.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that the State of New Jersey utilize energy-efficient outdoor lighting fixtures when installing, replacing, or maintaining them with State funds, aiming to reduce wasted light and conserve taxpayer money. Specifically, any outdoor lighting fixture emitting more than 1,800 lumens must be a "cutoff luminaire," a type of fixture designed to direct light downwards and minimize upward light pollution. The bill also requires that the minimum amount of light necessary for the intended purpose be used, considering national standards, and that for highways, the Department of Transportation must confirm that reflective markers or signs are insufficient before installing new lighting. Furthermore, decisions about lighting must prioritize energy conservation, reduced glare, minimized light pollution, and the preservation of the natural nighttime environment. However, these requirements do not apply to temporary lighting needed for emergencies or nighttime work, lighting for special events, situations with compelling safety interests, certain New Jersey Transit (NJT) Corporation facilities where less than 30% of the system is being replaced or where historic preservation approval was granted, situations where federal law conflicts, or lighting on historic properties. The bill clarifies that it does not force the replacement of properly functioning lights but only applies to new installations or the replacement of deficient fixtures.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee (on 01/25/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S2328 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S2500/2328_I1.HTM |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S2500/2328_I1.HTM |
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