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Senate committee votes not to advance Dark Sky Week resolution after safety, zoning concerns
Summary
Senate Concurrent Resolution 4004, which would declare April 1–28, 2025, North Dakota Dark Sky Week and urge reduced light pollution, drew testimony on bird migration, human health and tourism value. The committee voted 6–1 for a do‑not‑pass recommendation.
Senate Concurrent Resolution 4004, which would declare April 1 through April 28, 2025, as North Dakota Dark Sky Week and urge residents and political subdivisions to observe and reduce light pollution, drew testimony from environmental and dark‑sky advocates and from committee members who expressed safety and zoning concerns. After committee discussion the resolution received a do‑not‑pass recommendation, 6‑1.
Sponsor Senator Tim Mathern said the resolution is intended to raise awareness about light pollution and its effects on birds, plant and human health, and to…
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