Assembly Actions -
Lowercase Senate Actions - UPPERCASE |
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Jan 08, 2014 |
referred to investigations and government operations |
Jun 21, 2013 |
committed to rules |
May 29, 2013 |
amended on third reading 4126a |
Apr 22, 2013 |
advanced to third reading |
Apr 17, 2013 |
2nd report cal. |
Apr 16, 2013 |
1st report cal.314 |
Mar 11, 2013 |
referred to investigations and government operations |
Senate Bill S4126A
2013-2014 Legislative Session
Sponsored By
(R, C, IP) Senate District
Archive: Last Bill Status - In Senate Committee Investigations And Government Operations 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) Senate District
(R, C, IP) Senate District
(D, WF) Senate District
(D, WF) 21st Senate District
2013-S4126 - Details
- See Assembly Version of this Bill:
- A1182
- Current Committee:
- Senate Investigations And Government Operations
- Law Section:
- Public Buildings Law
- Laws Affected:
- Add Art 4-D §§90 - 93, Pub Bldg L
- Versions Introduced in 2011-2012 Legislative Session:
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A7902
2013-S4126 - Sponsor Memo
BILL NUMBER:S4126 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 effect of lighting, deteriorates the natural nighttime environment, and reduces the ability for astronomical observation. Outdoor lighting is used to illuminate roadways, parking lots, yards, sidewalks, public meeting areas, signs, work sites and buildings.
2013-S4126 - Bill Text download pdf
S T A T E O F N E W Y O R K ________________________________________________________________________ 4126 2013-2014 Regular Sessions I N S E N A T E March 11, 2013 ___________ 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 A LIGHT BULB OR OTHER COMPONENT OF A LUMINAIRE THAT CHANGES ELECTRICITY INTO VISIBLE LIGHT. 4. "LIGHT POLLUTION" MEANS ANY ADVERSE EFFECT OF OUTDOOR LIGHTING INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, GLARE, SKY GLOW, AND ECOLOGICAL DISRUPTION. 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. LBD05023-04-3
co-Sponsors
(D) Senate District
(R, C, IP) Senate District
(D, WF) Senate District
(D, WF) 47th Senate District
2013-S4126A (ACTIVE) - Details
- See Assembly Version of this Bill:
- A1182
- Current Committee:
- Senate Investigations And Government Operations
- Law Section:
- Public Buildings Law
- Laws Affected:
- Add Art 4-D §§90 - 93, Pub Bldg L
- Versions Introduced in 2011-2012 Legislative Session:
-
A7902
2013-S4126A (ACTIVE) - Sponsor Memo
BILL NUMBER:S4126A 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 effect of lighting,
2013-S4126A (ACTIVE) - Bill Text download pdf
S T A T E O F N E W Y O R K ________________________________________________________________________ 4126--A Cal. No. 314 2013-2014 Regular Sessions I N S E N A T E March 11, 2013 ___________ Introduced by Sens. MARCELLINO, AVELLA, BALL, ESPAILLAT, PARKER -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Investigations and Government Operations -- reported favorably from said committee, ordered to first and second report, ordered to a third reading, amended and ordered reprinted, 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 A LIGHT BULB OR OTHER COMPONENT OF A LUMINAIRE THAT CHANGES ELECTRICITY INTO VISIBLE LIGHT. 4. "LIGHT POLLUTION" MEANS ANY ADVERSE EFFECT OF OUTDOOR LIGHTING INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, GLARE, SKY GLOW, AND ECOLOGICAL DISRUPTION. EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets [ ] is old law to be omitted.
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