Oklahoma legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Oklahoma SCR22: Concurrent resolution; recognizing the impact of light pollution on bird mortality; encouraging Oklahomans to turn off exterior lights during the high migration intensity months.
Status: Passed both chambers, April 23, 2026
What the bill says
A Concurrent Resolution recognizing the impact of light pollution on bird mortality; and 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.
From the engrossed text, April 23, 2026:
A Concurrent Resolution recognizing the impact of light pollution on bird mortality; and 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 WHEREAS, birdwatching is an economic driver in the State of Oklahoma and is a fun, relaxing, multigenerational, educational and wellness activity for all; and WHEREAS, a wide diversity of birds in Oklahoma indicates a healthy environment; and ENGR. S. C. R. NO. 22 Page 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 using the stars and moon, and can become disoriented by bright artificial light and sky …
Sponsors
- Nikki Nice (D, SD-048) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Introduced
- : Engrossed to House
- : Adopted, referred for engrossment
- : Direct to Calendar
- : Coauthored by Representative Hefner (principal House author)
- : Authored by Senator Nice
- : First Reading
Common questions
- What is SCR22?
- SCR22 is a bill in the Oklahoma Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Concurrent resolution; recognizing the impact of light pollution on bird mortality; encouraging Oklahomans to turn off exterior lights during the high migration intensity months.
- What does SCR22 do?
- In its own words: A Concurrent Resolution recognizing the impact of light pollution on bird mortality; and 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.
- What is the status of SCR22?
- Passed both chambers as of April 23, 2026. Latest action: Introduced (April 23, 2026).
- Who sponsored SCR22?
- Nikki Nice (D, SD-048).
- Where is the official record for SCR22?
- On the Oklahoma Legislature website: https://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=SCR22&Session=2600
Source: official Oklahoma record. Tracked by Delilah, AI for legislation across all 50 states and Congress.