Assembly Actions -
Lowercase Senate Actions - UPPERCASE |
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Jun 21, 2012 |
committed to rules |
May 14, 2012 |
advanced to third reading amended 4191a |
May 09, 2012 |
2nd report cal. |
May 08, 2012 |
1st report cal.727 |
Apr 18, 2012 |
reported and committed to finance |
Jan 04, 2012 |
referred to investigations and government operations |
Jun 24, 2011 |
committed to rules |
May 02, 2011 |
advanced to third reading |
Apr 13, 2011 |
2nd report cal. |
Apr 12, 2011 |
1st report cal.364 |
Mar 23, 2011 |
referred to investigations and government operations |
Senate Bill S4191
2011-2012 Legislative Session
Sponsored By
(R, C, IP) Senate District
Archive: Last Bill Status - In Senate Committee Rules Committee
- Introduced
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- In Committee Assembly
- In Committee Senate
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- On Floor Calendar Assembly
- On Floor Calendar Senate
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- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- Delivered to Governor
- Signed By Governor
Actions
Votes
Bill Amendments
co-Sponsors
(D, WF) Senate District
2011-S4191 - Details
- Current Committee:
- Senate Rules
- Law Section:
- Public Buildings Law
- Laws Affected:
- Add Art 4-D §§90 - 93, Pub Bldg L
2011-S4191 - Sponsor Memo
BILL NUMBER:S4191 REVISED 06/14/11 TITLE OF BILL: An act to amend the public buildings law, in relation to outdoor lighting installed by state agencies and public corporations PURPOSE: This bill expands the type of energy information compiled by NYSERDA to include energy efficient and environmentally sound outdoor lighting. SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS: Section 1 adds language to subdivision 13 of section 1854 of the public authorities law expanding the type of energy information compiled by NYSERDA to include energy efficient and environmentally sound outdoor lighting. JUSTIFICATION: Improperly designed outdoor lighting wastes energy, intrudes on the privacy of others, creates glare which reduces the effect of lighting, deteriorates the natural nighttime environment, and reduces the ability for astronomical observation. The science of photobiology indicates that blue-rich light at night is more likely to alter circadian rhythm and photoperiod in the animal kingdom. The State should work to reduce lighting deleterious effects on humans,
2011-S4191 - Bill Text download pdf
S T A T E O F N E W Y O R K ________________________________________________________________________ 4191 2011-2012 Regular Sessions I N S E N A T E March 23, 2011 ___________ Introduced by Sen. MARCELLINO -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Investigations and Government Operations AN ACT to amend the public buildings law, in relation to outdoor light- ing installed by state agencies and public corporations THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEM- BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The public buildings law is amended by adding a new article 4-D to read as follows: ARTICLE 4-D OUTDOOR LIGHTING SECTION 90. DEFINITIONS. 91. PERMANENT OUTDOOR LUMINAIRE. 92. INFORMATIONAL PAMPHLET. 93. APPLICABILITY. S 90. DEFINITIONS. AS USED IN THIS SECTION: 1. "LUMINAIRE" MEANS A COMPLETE LIGHTING UNIT, INCLUDING A LAMP OR LAMPS TOGETHER WITH THE PARTS DESIGNED TO DISTRIBUTE THE LIGHT, TO POSI- TION AND PROTECT THE LAMPS, AND TO CONNECT THE LAMPS TO THE POWER SUPPLY; A LIGHT FIXTURE. 2. "GLARE" MEANS LIGHT EMITTED BY A LUMINAIRE THAT CAUSES REDUCED VISIBILITY OR MOMENTARY BLINDNESS BY SHINING DIRECTLY INTO THE EYES OF THE VIEWER. 3. "LAMP" MEANS THE COMPONENT OF A LUMINAIRE THAT PRODUCES LIGHT; A LIGHT BULB. 4. "LIGHT POLLUTION" MEANS ANY ADVERSE EFFECT OF OUTDOOR LIGHTING INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, GLARE AND SKY GLOW. 5. "LUMEN" MEANS THE UNIT OF MEASUREMENT USED TO QUANTIFY THE AMOUNT OF LIGHT PRODUCED BY A LAMP OR EMITTED FROM A LUMINAIRE, AS DISTINCT FROM "WATT", A MEASURE OF POWER CONSUMPTION. EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets [ ] is old law to be omitted. LBD10428-01-1
co-Sponsors
(D, WF) Senate District
(D, WF) 21st Senate District
2011-S4191A (ACTIVE) - Details
- Current Committee:
- Senate Rules
- Law Section:
- Public Buildings Law
- Laws Affected:
- Add Art 4-D §§90 - 93, Pub Bldg L
2011-S4191A (ACTIVE) - Sponsor Memo
BILL NUMBER:S4191A REVISED 05/18/12 TITLE OF BILL: An act to amend the public buildings law, in relation to outdoor lighting installed by state agencies and public corporations PURPOSE: This bill provides for the management of outdoor night lighting on state property to protect the nighttime environment, enhance safety and security, and conserve energy. SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS: Section 1 adds a new Article 4-D to the public buildings law, requiring state agencies and state authorities to utilize fully shielded outdoor lighting when feasible. The bill requires the Secretary of State to develop a pamphlet containing information on the provisions of this bill, together with information regarding the adverse effects of light pollution and methods of controlling it. JUSTIFICATION: This bill is intended to limit misdirected and excessive outdoor illumination. Such illumination wastes energy, intrudes on the privacy of others, creates glare which reduces the
2011-S4191A (ACTIVE) - Bill Text download pdf
S T A T E O F N E W Y O R K ________________________________________________________________________ 4191--A Cal. No. 727 2011-2012 Regular Sessions I N S E N A T E March 23, 2011 ___________ Introduced by Sens. MARCELLINO, DUANE -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Investigations and Government Operations -- recommitted to the Committee on Investi- gations and Government Operations in accordance with Senate Rule 6, sec. 8 -- reported favorably from said committee and committed to the Committee on Finance -- reported favorably from said committee, ordered to first and second report, amended on second report, ordered to a third reading, and to be reprinted as amended, retaining its place in the order of third reading AN ACT to amend the public buildings law, in relation to outdoor light- ing installed by state agencies and public corporations THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEM- BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The public buildings law is amended by adding a new article 4-D to read as follows: ARTICLE 4-D OUTDOOR LIGHTING SECTION 90. DEFINITIONS. 91. PERMANENT OUTDOOR LUMINAIRE. 92. INFORMATIONAL PAMPHLET. 93. APPLICABILITY. S 90. DEFINITIONS. AS USED IN THIS SECTION: 1. "LUMINAIRE" MEANS A COMPLETE LIGHTING UNIT, INCLUDING A LAMP OR LAMPS TOGETHER WITH THE PARTS DESIGNED TO DISTRIBUTE THE LIGHT, TO POSI- TION AND PROTECT THE LAMPS, AND TO CONNECT THE LAMPS TO THE POWER SUPPLY; A LIGHT FIXTURE. 2. "GLARE" MEANS LIGHT EMITTED BY A LUMINAIRE THAT CAUSES REDUCED VISIBILITY OR MOMENTARY BLINDNESS BY SHINING DIRECTLY INTO THE EYES OF THE VIEWER. 3. "LAMP" MEANS THE COMPONENT OF A LUMINAIRE THAT PRODUCES LIGHT; A LIGHT BULB. EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets [ ] is old law to be omitted.
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