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IL HR0884

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

3/17/2010

Primary Sponsor

Darlene Senger

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Origin

House of Representatives

96th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Expresses support for improved night preservation practices in Illinois to reduce energy consumption and environmental impact from outdoor lighting
  • Encourages municipalities and state agencies to adopt outdoor lighting practices that apply artificial light only where, when, and at the levels needed using best safety and energy-efficiency standards
  • Requests the Illinois Sustainable Technology Center provide engineering assistance to state agencies, municipalities, and businesses implementing responsible outdoor lighting to conserve energy and preserve the natural night sky
  • Identifies excessive artificial outdoor illumination as having detrimental effects on human health, flora and fauna, and the ability to view the night sky as a natural resource

Legislative Description

RESPONSIBLE NIGHTTIME LIGHTING

Last Action

Resolution Adopted

3/17/2010

Committee Referrals

Environmental Health3/8/2010
Rules2/9/2010

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