A concurrent resolution declaring April 21, 2025, through April 28, 2025, as "North Dakota Dark Sky Week," and urging the residents of North Dakota to partake in this event to observe, ponder, and support the natural dark sky resources of this state.
SCR 4004 is a joint resolution designating April 21-28, 2025, as "North Dakota Dark Sky Week." It urges building owners, operators, and tenants to voluntarily reduce unnecessary lighting during migration seasons to help protect birds and reduce light pollution. The resolution specifically encourages participation in observing and supporting dark sky resources, without creating new legal requirements or penalties.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 14, 2025
Last action Jan 24, 2025
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Committee
2
Jan 23, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported back, do not pass, placed on calendar 6 1 0
upper
Jan 23, 2025
Upper · Passed
Committee Hearing 10:00
upper
Jan 14, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, first reading, referred Energy and Natural Resources Committee
upper
1 primary · 4 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Tim Mathern
DDemocratic
Co
Austin Foss
DDemocratic
Co
Dean Rummel
RRepublican
Co
Eric Murphy
RRepublican
Co
Karla Rose Hanson
DDemocratic
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