To encourage citizens to participate in cost-effective energy conservation by establishing efficiency standards for holiday lights sold in the state. The bill would prohibit the sale of incandescent holiday lights manufactured after January 1, 2008 unless they are light-emitting diode lights.   Official Text and Analysis.

To replace the term "incandescent holiday lights" or "holiday lights" with the term "decorative light strings." The substitute bill defines "decorative light string" as a string of lamps that operate on main power or via a power adaptor that is used for decorative residential lighting purposes. The substitute bill exempts the provisions of the bill from the certification and testing requirements under RCW 19.260.070 for other regulated products. The substitute bill authorizes the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development to investigate complaints and assess penalties for repeat violations of the bill.