BILL ANALYSIS Ó
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Date of Hearing: June 29, 2016
ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
Lorena Gonzalez, Chair
SB 1138
(Hueso) - As Amended June 22, 2016
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Urgency: No State Mandated Local Program: NoReimbursable: No
SUMMARY:
This bill requires the Governor to proclaim the first Friday in
May each year to be Space Day and to encourage every resident,
business, and public entity to dim or turn off their lights
between 9 P.M. and 10 P.M on Space Day. The bill also requires
the Governor to direct the Department of General Services (DGS)
to turn off nonessential lights on the State Capitol Building
during this time.
FISCAL EFFECT:
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No additional state costs.
COMMENTS:
1)Purpose. According to the author, SB 1138 will help spread
awareness about light pollution and help Californians enjoy
the night sky. By requiring the Governor to encourage every
resident, business, and public entity to dim or turn off their
lights between 9 p.m. and 10p.m. on Space Day, Californians
will learn about the impact of light pollution and increase
observation capabilities for star gazers.
2)Background. While California does not officially recognize
Space Day, National Space Day is observed annually on the
first Friday in May. This day is dedicated to the
extraordinary achievements, benefits and opportunities in the
exploration and use of space. The goal of National Space Day
is to promote math, science, technology and engineering
education in young people to inspire them to pursue a career
in science, especially a career in space-related jobs.
National Space Day was created in 1997 by the Lockheed Martin
Corporation as a one-day event. In 2001, due to its extreme
popularity, former astronaut and Senator John Glenn expanded
Space Day to International Space Day.
Analysis Prepared by:Luke Reidenbach / APPR. / (916)
319-2081
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