Resolution; light pollution; bird mortality; encouraging Oklahomans to turn off lights during peak migration.
This concurrent resolution (HCR 1014) encourages Oklahoma businesses, state agencies, organizations, and residents to voluntarily turn off exterior lighting during April, May, September, and October - peak migration months for birds. It aims to reduce bird disorientation and collisions with buildings caused by artificial light, which contributes to bird mortality. The resolution supports Oklahoma’s participation in the "Lights Out Oklahoma" campaign, aligning with similar efforts in other states. It does not create new laws or requirements but expresses legislative support for this voluntary conservation practice.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
House Passage
Apr 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Apr 17, 2025
Last action Apr 23, 2025
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Engrossed
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4 edits
MODERATE
The bill was reformatted from an Engrossed version to a Floor version with minor text corrections and reorganization of clauses. The substantive policy content remains unchanged - it still recognizes light pollution's impact on bird mortality and encourages turning off exterior lighting during high migration months (April, May, September, October). No new requirements, funding, or eligibility criteria were added.
TECHNICAL
Reformatted header from 'ENGROSSED HOUSE CONCURRENT' to 'HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES - FLOOR VERSION'
Reordered WHEREAS clauses and corrected minor text inconsistencies (e.g., 'pollutions' to 'pollution's')
Added page headers indicating 'HCR1014 HFLR' and committee amendment notation
Changed final action from 'Adopted by the House' to 'DIRECT TO CALENDAR'
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
7
Key actions
2
Committee
0
Apr 23, 2025
Introduced
First Reading
upper
Apr 23, 2025
Lower · Passed
Engrossed, signed, to Senate
lower
Apr 22, 2025
Lower · Passed
Adopted, referred for engrossment
lower
Apr 17, 2025
Introduced
Introduced
lower
2 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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