1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to state government; requiring lights in state buildings to be off during 
1.3 	certain times;proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 16B.
1.4 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.5 	Section 1. [16B.2421] BIRD-SAFE BUILDINGS.
1.6 	Between March 15 and May 31 and between August 15 and October 31 each year, 
1.7 	occupants of state-owned or state-leased buildings must attempt to reduce dangers posed 
1.8 	to migrating birds by turning off building lights between midnight and dawn, to the extent 
1.9 	turning off lights is consistent with the normal use of the buildings. The commissioner of 
1.10 	administration may adopt policies to implement this requirement.