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SB3037Introduced in the Senate

DARK SKY ACT

Passed

Introduced by Laura Ellman, District 21

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Amends the Energy Efficient Building Act. Adds definitions referential to the Responsible Outdoor Lighting Control Act. In provisions regarding the Illinois Stretch Energy Code, provides that the commercial components of the Code shall include stretch energy codes with ANSI/IES standards and adoption dates, such that, by no later than December 31, 2029, the Capital Development Board shall create and adopt a stretch energy code with certain lighting standards relating to ANSI/IES standard requirements, light trespass requirements, and other specified lighting requirements. Makes technical changes.

Where it stands

Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0813

August 7, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

House votes

2 recorded votes · each counted separately

Senate votes

5 recorded votes · each counted separately

SenateStage: Senate Concurrence · May 31, 2026

57

Yes

0

No

2

Absent or Not Voting

59 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

See how each senator voted

SenatorDistrictVote
Javier Cervantes1Yes
Omar Aquino2Yes
Mattie Hunter3Yes
Kimberly Lightford4Yes
Lakesia Collins5Yes
Sara Feigenholtz6Yes
Mike Simmons7Yes
Ram Villivalam8Yes
Laura Fine9Yes
Robert Martwick10Yes

Bill history

  1. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Laura Ellman

  2. First Reading

  3. Referred to Assignments

  4. Assigned to State Government

  5. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Laura Ellman

  6. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments

  7. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to State Government

  8. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 27, 2026

  9. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026

  10. Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Laura Ellman

  11. Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments

  12. Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to State Government

  13. Senate Committee Amendment No. 3 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Laura Ellman

  14. Senate Committee Amendment No. 3 Referred to Assignments

  15. Senate Committee Amendment No. 3 Assignments Refers to State Government

  16. Senate Committee Amendment No. 3 Adopted

  17. Do Pass as Amended State Government; 009-000-000

  18. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading April 16, 2026

  19. Second Reading

  20. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 28, 2026

  21. Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 8, 2026

  22. Third Reading - Passed; 054-000-000

  23. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 5-4(a)

  24. Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 5-4(a)

  25. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura

  26. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons

  27. Arrived in House

  28. Chief House Sponsor Rep. Janet Yang Rohr

  29. First Reading

  30. Referred to Rules Committee

  31. Assigned to State Government Administration Committee

  32. Committee Deadline Extended-Rule 9(b) May 15, 2026

  33. Do Pass / Short Debate State Government Administration Committee; 006-002-000

  34. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  35. Second Reading - Short Debate

  36. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate

  37. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Janet Yang Rohr

  38. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee

  39. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Maura Hirschauer

  40. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Laura Faver Dias

  41. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 003-002-000

  42. Third Reading/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 31, 2026

  43. Recalled to Second Reading - Short Debate

  44. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted by Voice Vote

  45. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate

  46. Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 075-036-000

  47. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Martha Deuter

  48. Secretary's Desk - Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1

  49. Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1 - May 29, 2026

  50. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. Laura Ellman

  51. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Assignments

  52. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Assignments Referred to State Government

  53. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion To Concur Recommended Do Adopt State Government; 007-000-000

  54. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Senate Concurs 057-000-000

  55. Senate Concurs

  56. Passed Both Houses

  57. Sent to the Governor

  58. Governor Approved

  59. Effective Date January 1, 2027

  60. Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0813

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