ENCOURAGES-LIGHT REGULATION

What it does

The legislature's own summary of the bill, or its official long title.

Encourages State agencies to regulate the use of electrical lights in State buildings and facilities to better conserve energy and to minimize light pollution. Urges electrical lights in State buildings and facilities to be turned off unless the building or facility or that part of it is occupied, unless the building or facility is open 24-hours a day, limited to the areas and floors that are occupied, or unless the lighting is required for security or safety purposes.

Every action

4 steps, oldest first, as the legislature records them.

1. May 29, 2025HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Harry Benton
2. May 30, 2025CommitteeReferred to Rules Committee · House Rules
3. Mar 18, 2026CommitteeAssigned to State Government Administration Committee · House State Government Administration
4. Jul 1, 2026CommitteeRule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee · House Rules

Roll calls

No recorded votes on this bill yet.

Sponsors

The member who introduced it.

• Harry BentonD Primary sponsor · District 97