HR0404 — ENCOURAGES-LIGHT REGULATION
Last action — Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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1Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed House
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced May 29, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.
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In plain language
Encourages energy conservation by regulating electrical lights in State buildings.
This bill suggests that State agencies regulate the use of electrical lights in State buildings to save energy and reduce light pollution. It recommends turning off lights when spaces are not occupied, except for specific circumstances.
What this means for you
- Environment: This bill could lead to reduced energy consumption and lower light pollution, benefiting the environment.
Summary
Encourages State agencies to regulate the use of electrical lights in State buildings and facilities to better conserve energy and to minimize light pollution. Urges electrical lights in State buildings and facilities to be turned off unless the building or facility or that part of it is occupied, unless the building or facility is open 24-hours a day, limited to the areas and floors that are occupied, or unless the lighting is required for security or safety purposes.
Bill Text
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Read HR0404 on the official Illinois source →Action History
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Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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Assigned to State Government Administration Committee
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Referred to Rules Committee
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Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Harry Benton
Sponsors
- Harry Benton · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Harry Benton Democrat
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (182)
182 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HR0404 do?
- Encourages State agencies to regulate the use of electrical lights in State buildings and facilities to better conserve energy and to minimize light pollution. Urges electrical lights in State buildings and facilities to be turned off unless the building or facility or that part of it is occupied, unless the building or facility is open 24-hours a day, limited to the areas and floors that are occupied, or unless the lighting is required for security or safety purposes.
- Who sponsors HR0404 ?
- HR0404 is sponsored by Harry Benton (Democrat).
- What is the current status of HR0404 ?
- This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced May 29, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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