2007 House Bill 5316

Mandate high efficiency lightbulbs in public buildings

Introduced in the House

Oct. 16, 2007

Introduced by Rep. Fred Miller (D-31)

To require the use of high efficiency light bulbs and electronic ballasts (used in fluorescent lights) in public facilities.

Referred to the Committee on Appropriations

April 23, 2008

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

April 29, 2008

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises various details, but does not change its substance. This version was subsequently superseded by another substitute with more changes.

The substitute failed by voice vote

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 77 to 29 (details)

Received in the Senate

April 30, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Energy Policy and Public Utilities

May 22, 2008

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.