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This bill aims to protect birds by implementing measures to reduce bird collisions with buildings, particularly during migration seasons. It establishes that the months of April, May, September, and October are recognized as "lights out for birds" periods, during which nonessential lighting should be turned off to save energy and provide safer passage for migratory birds. The bill also amends existing laws to incentivize eco-friendly building practices that reduce bird collisions, specifically by allowing additional points towards LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) silver certification for projects that use bird-safe materials and strategies to reduce nighttime lighting. Furthermore, it mandates that state facilities turn off nonessential outdoor lighting between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. and requires new construction, renovation, or maintenance of state buildings to incorporate down-shielded exterior lighting, automatic motion sensors, and careful assessment of lighting needs to avoid over-lighting.

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https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=6272&Year=2025&Initiative=false