SB3964Introduced in the Senate
OUTDOOR LIGHTING CONTROL
Introduced by Adriane Johnson, District 30
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amends the Responsible Outdoor Lighting Control Act. Provides that all new luminaires purchased or installed after June 30, 2032, must have a correlated color temperature less than or equal to 2,700 Kelvin. Provides that the act does not apply if it is necessary to use uplighting for statuary lighting and historical façade lighting. In cases where uplighting is the only viable solution for these items, the lighting should have a color corrected temperature of no more than 2,700 degrees Kelvin, must be minimized to no more than 25% above ANSI/IES standards, must exceed an illuminance of one lux as measured at ground level both horizontally and vertically at the property boundary, and must be extinguished every night no later than 12:00 a.m. Provides that, after January 1, 2027, any new placement or replacement of uplighting of State historic statuary and State historical façade lighting shall be approved by the State Historic Preservation Office. Makes other changes.
Where it stands
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments
July 2, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate State Government Committee · April 15, 2026
8
Yes
0
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
10 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Robert Martwick | 10 | Not Voting |
| Willie Preston | 16 | Yes |
| Donald DeWitte | 33 | Yes |
| Steve Stadelman | 34 | Yes |
| Michael Halpin | 36 | Yes |
| Li Arellano | 37 | Not Voting |
| Patrick Joyce | 40 | Yes |
| Sally Turner | 44 | Yes |
| Doris Turner | 48 | Yes |
| Meg Loughran Cappel | 49 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Adriane L. Johnson
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to State Government
Do Pass State Government; 008-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 10, 2026
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Adriane L. Johnson
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to State Government
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Adriane L. Johnson
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to State Government
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 15, 2026
Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura Ellman
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Postponed - State Government
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommend Do Adopt State Government; 008-000-000
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments
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