Assembly Actions -
Lowercase Senate Actions - UPPERCASE |
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Sep 23, 2011 |
signed chap.503 |
Sep 12, 2011 |
delivered to governor |
Jun 13, 2011 |
returned to assembly passed senate 3rd reading cal.610 substituted for s4849 |
Jun 13, 2011 |
substituted by a1474 |
May 16, 2011 |
advanced to third reading |
May 11, 2011 |
2nd report cal. |
May 10, 2011 |
1st report cal.610 |
Apr 27, 2011 |
referred to energy and telecommunications |
Senate Bill S4849
Signed By Governor2011-2012 Legislative Session
Sponsored By
(R, C, IP) Senate District
Archive: Last Bill Status Via A1474 - Signed by Governor
- Introduced
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- In Committee Assembly
- In Committee Senate
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- On Floor Calendar Assembly
- On Floor Calendar Senate
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- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- Delivered to Governor
- Signed By Governor
Actions
Votes
2011-S4849 (ACTIVE) - Details
2011-S4849 (ACTIVE) - Summary
Relates to the powers and duties of NYSERDA with respect to collection of information regarding energy efficient outdoor lighting; requires NYSERDA to make available for public and private uses, the availability and use of the most energy efficient and environmentally sensitive outdoor lighting.
2011-S4849 (ACTIVE) - Sponsor Memo
BILL NUMBER:S4849 TITLE OF BILL: An act to amend the public authorities law, in relation to the powers and duties of the New York state energy research and development authority PURPOSE OR GENERAL IDEA OF BILL: This bill expands the type of energy information compiled by NYSERDA to include energy efficient and environmentally sound outdoor lighting. SUMMARY OF SPECIFIC PROVISIONS: Section 1 adds language to subdivision 13 of section 1854 of the public authorities law expanding the type of energy information compiled by NYSERDA to include energy efficient and environmentally sound outdoor lighting. JUSTIFICATION: Improperly designed outdoor lighting wastes energy, intrudes on the privacy of others, creates glare which reduces the effect of lighting, deteriorates the natural nighttime environment, and reduces the ability for astronomical observation. This legislation empowers NYSERDA to include information in its listings of energy related products on the types of outdoor lighting best able to avoid these problems. Given NYSERDA's role as a repository and
2011-S4849 (ACTIVE) - Bill Text download pdf
S T A T E O F N E W Y O R K ________________________________________________________________________ 4849 2011-2012 Regular Sessions I N S E N A T E April 27, 2011 ___________ Introduced by Sen. MARCELLINO -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Energy and Telecommu- nications AN ACT to amend the public authorities law, in relation to the powers and duties of the New York state energy research and development authority THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEM- BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Subdivision 13 of section 1854 of the public authorities law, as added by chapter 83 of the laws of 1995, is amended to read as follows: 13. To act as a central repository and clearinghouse for information on all energy and energy resource related matters INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE AVAILABILITY AND USE OF THE MOST ENERGY EFFICIENT AND ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE OUTDOOR LIGHTING AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC AND PRIVATE USES. S 2. This act shall take effect immediately. EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets [ ] is old law to be omitted. LBD01787-01-1
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