South Carolina 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Passed Senate

S 339 — South Carolina Lights Out program

Last action — Adopted

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
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    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced February 12, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the House.

Prognosis

Stalled 28% · moderate confidence

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Odds of enactment

High

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  • Passed Senate

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  • 2 sponsors

    2 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

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Summary

A SENATE RESOLUTION TO DECLARE THE NIGHTS OF MARCH THROUGH MAY AND AUGUST THROUGH OCTOBER AS "LIGHTS OUT NIGHTS IN SOUTH CAROLINA SEASON" AND TO URGE SOUTH CAROLINA RESIDENTS TO TURN OUT NON-ESSENTIAL LIGHTS AT NIGHT DURING THESE CRITICAL PERIODS IN THE SPRING AND FALL FOR THE PROTECTION OF BIRDS IN SOUTH CAROLINA.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

2 added · 10 removed

Plain-language change summary

In the latest version of Bill S 339, two new lines were added while ten lines were removed. These changes suggest that the bill has been trimmed for clarity, possibly by eliminating redundant or unclear language. This matters because a more concise bill can make it easier for lawmakers and the public to understand the legislation's intent and implications. Simplifying the text can lead to more effective discussions and decisions around the bill.

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19, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online South Carolina General Assembly126th Session, 2025-2026Bill 339Indicates Matter StrickenIndicates New Matter(Text matches printed bills.
12, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online South Carolina General Assembly126th Session, 2025-2026Bill 339Indicates Matter StrickenIndicates New Matter(Text matches printed bills.
Document has been reformatted to meet World Wide Web specifications.) Recalled February 19, 2025   S.
Document has been reformatted to meet World Wide Web specifications.)                 A senate RESOLUTION   to declare the nights of march through may and august through october as "lights out nights in South Carolina season" and to urge south carolina residents to turn out non-essential lights at night during these critical periods in the spring and fall for the protection of birds in south carolina.
339   Introduced by Senators Campsen and Sutton   S.
Printed 2/19/25--S.
Read the first time February 12, 2025   ________                 A senate RESOLUTION   to declare the nights of march through may and august through october as "lights out nights in South Carolina season" and to urge south carolina residents to turn out non-essential lights at night during these critical periods in the spring and fall for the protection of birds in south carolina.
and Whereas, reducing light pollution benefits mental and physical health in humans, benefits insect populations that are in decline, and facilitates stargazing.  Now, therefore,   Be it resolved by the Senate:
and   Whereas, reducing light pollution benefits mental and physical health in humans, benefits insect populations that are in decline, and facilitates stargazing.  Now, therefore,   Be it resolved by the Senate:
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Action History

  1. Adopted

  2. Recalled from Committee on Fish, Game and Forestry

  3. Referred to Committee on Fish, Game and Forestry

  4. Introduced

Sponsors

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2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 168 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (168)

168 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 339 do?
A SENATE RESOLUTION TO DECLARE THE NIGHTS OF MARCH THROUGH MAY AND AUGUST THROUGH OCTOBER AS "LIGHTS OUT NIGHTS IN SOUTH CAROLINA SEASON" AND TO URGE SOUTH CAROLINA RESIDENTS TO TURN OUT NON-ESSENTIAL LIGHTS AT NIGHT DURING THESE CRITICAL PERIODS IN THE SPRING AND FALL FOR THE PROTECTION OF BIRDS IN SOUTH CAROLINA.
Who sponsors S 339?
S 339 is sponsored by Senator George E. "Chip" Campsen III and Senator Ed Sutton.
What is the current status of S 339?
This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced February 12, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
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