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STATE OF OKLAHOMA
1st Session of the 60th Legislature (2025)
HOUSE CONCURRENT
RESOLUTION 1014 By: Hefner and Archer of the
House
and
Nice of the Senate
AS INTRODUCED
A Concurrent Resolution recognizing the impact of
light pollutions impact on bird mortality;
encouraging Oklahoma businesses, state agencies,
organizations, and residents to turn off any exterior
lighting during the high migration intensity months
of April, May, September and October.
WHEREAS, the State of Oklahoma and the Oklahoma Animal Coalition
aim to provide birds safe passage during migration periods by
reducing light pollution, as well as building and glass collisions,
through the Lights Out Oklahoma campaign, and
WHEREAS, birds help with the control of pests, carrion
regulation, pollination, and seed dispersal while adding beauty and
connecting people to nature and the outdoors; and
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WHEREAS, birdwatching is an economic driver in the State of
Oklahoma and is a fun, relaxing, multigenerational, educatio nal and
wellness activity for all; and
WHEREAS, a wide diversity of birds in Oklahoma indicates a
healthy environment; and
WHEREAS, Oklahoma is part of the central flyway through which
approximately 400 different species of birds migrate during the
spring and fall; and
WHEREAS, the Oklahoma state bird, the scissor-tailed flycatcher,
is one of the many species of birds that migrate to our state to
nest and rear their young; and
WHEREAS, most birds migrate at night, navigate by usi ng the
stars and moon, and c an become disoriented by bright artificial
light and sky glow, resulting in exhaustion and deadly collisions
with buildings, glass, power lines, and vehicles; and
WHEREAS, collisions with buildings is one of the top causes of
mortality of birds in the Unit ed States; and
WHEREAS, the Lights Out Oklahoma program strategy is aimed to
persuade building owners and managers and homeowners to turn off
exterior lighting on all buildings at night during the high
migration intensity months of April, May, September an d October; and
WHEREAS, these measures save energy and money and protect birds
migrating to nesting grounds in the spring and wintering grounds in
the fall; and
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WHEREAS, Oklahoma joins the international community and states
including Texas, Colorado, Kansa s, and Florida in sponsoring Lights
Out projects to protect birds during migration.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
OF THE 1ST SESSION OF THE 60TH OKLAHOMA LEGISLATURE, THE SENATE
CONCURRING THEREIN:
THAT the Oklahoma State L egislature supports reducing bird
mortality in the areas and encourages Oklahoma businesses, state
agencies, organizations, and residents to turn off any exterior
lighting during the high migration intensity months of April, May,
September and October.
60-1-13399 JL 04/17/25