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HI HB1362

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/26/2011

Primary Sponsor

Gene Ward

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends the termination date of the temporary Starlight Reserve Committee from June 30, 2011, to June 30, 2013
  • Addresses light pollution issues affecting scientific research, energy consumption reduction, endangered species protection, and night sky quality
  • Committee was originally established under Act 161, Session Laws of Hawaii 2009, to assist the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism in developing a statewide intelligent lighting and light pollution plan
  • Extension is necessary because the committee formation was delayed and the purposes of the original act have not yet been accomplished
  • Received support from the University of Hawaii, Hawaii Starlight Reserve Committee, and Sierra Club, Hawaii Chapter

Legislative Description

Starlight Reserve; Extends Termination Date of Advisory Committee

Last Action

Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.

12/1/2011

Committee Referrals

Finance2/18/2011
Economic Revitalization & Business1/28/2011

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