| Last Action | 02/26/26: 2nd reading, to Rules |
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| Title | AN ACT relating to light pollution and declaring an emergency. |
| Bill Documents | Introduced |
| Fiscal Impact Statements |
Fiscal Note
Local Mandate |
| Bill Request Number | 993 |
| Sponsors | K. Holloway, R. Bivens, J. Hodgson |
| Summary of Original Version | Create a new section of KRS Chapter 176 to define terms; require the Transportation Cabinet to fully shield outdoor lights encroaching on agricultural land; EMERGENCY. |
| Index Headings of Original Version |
Fiscal Note - Transportation Cabinet, outdoor light fixtures, agricultural land, encroachment Local Mandate - Transportation Cabinet, outdoor light fixtures, agricultural land, encroachment Agriculture - Outdoor light fixtures, agricultural land, encroachment Effective Dates, Emergency - Outdoor light fixtures, shielding Transportation - Outdoor light fixtures, agricultural land, encroachment Property - Outdoor light fixtures, agricultural land, encroachment Highways, Streets, And Bridges - Transportation Cabinet, outdoor light fixtures, agricultural land, encroachment |
| Jump to Proposed Amendments | House Committee Substitute 1 |
| 02/05/26 |
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| 02/12/26 |
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| 02/25/26 |
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| 02/26/26 |
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| Amendment | House Committee Substitute 1 |
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| Summary | Retain original provisions, except redefine "outdoor light fixture" to only include light fixtures owned or maintained by the cabinet; extend time for cabinet to shield outdoor light fixtures from 10 days to 30 days; extend length of allowed encroachment during construction projects from 30 days to 180 days and require the lights be turned off when not in use. |
| Index Headings |
Agriculture - Outdoor light fixtures, agricultural land, encroachment Highways, Streets, And Bridges - Transportation Cabinet, outdoor light fixtures, agricultural land, encroachment Transportation - Outdoor light fixtures, agricultural land, encroachment |
Last updated: 2/27/2026 4:32 PM (EST)