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S2243Introduced in the Senate

To improve outdoor lighting, conserve energy, and increase dark-sky visibility

Introduced

Introduced by Cynthia Creem, District NORFOL

What does this bill do?

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Official description

For legislation to promote energy efficient lighting, conserve energy, regulate outdoor night lighting, and reduce light pollution. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Where it stands

New draft substituted, see S3145

June 25, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. Referred to the Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy

  2. House concurred

  3. Hearing scheduled for 09/25/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1

  4. Hearing rescheduled to 09/25/2025 from 01:00 PM-04:30 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time

  5. Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means

  6. Rules suspended

  7. Read second

  8. New draft substituted, see S3145

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