An Act improving outdoor lighting and increasing dark-sky visibility
Summary
By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1937) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Jennifer E. Benson, William N. Brownsberger, Adam G. Hinds and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote energy efficient lighting, conserve energy, regulate outdoor night lighting, and reduce light pollution. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2019
Committee Review
Apr 2020
House Passage
Jan 2019
Governor
Introduced Jan 22, 2019
Last action Apr 16, 2020
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
5
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Apr 16, 2020
Upper · Passed
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
upper
Jan 22, 2019
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Jan 22, 2019
Committee
Referred to the committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy
upper
1 primary · 9 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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