This is the most exciting news story I've read in a long time. Why?
I have a medical condition where I have seizures under fluorescent lights, including CFLs. I also live in the state of California. With the laws banning certain wattages of incandescent lights here (eventually leading to their ban), that's very bad news for me. I've written to just about every politician, called, emailed... nobody cares! The seizures I have under CFLs are so bad that I can't work, do my own shopping, etc. No, dark sun glasses do NOT help (everyone suggests it). Sometimes I can't even go outside because a lot of outdoor lights are now fluorescent and people leave them on during the day!
A ban on incandescent bulbs would prevent me from living in my own home since they're the only lights I can use. LEDs are directional and not bright enough, halogens can also cause the kind of flicker that disables me, etc.
Nor am I the only person with this health problem. After talking to hundreds of Democrats, the general argument I've been hearing is "Your health problem only affects about 1% of the population. The ban is good for 99% of us, so you have to understand." No, I do not have to understand. This ban effectively constitutes tyranny of the majority. There are other ways to cut back on energy consumption. The lights in your house make up a relatively small percentage of usage. Worst case, why not impose a tax on energy usage if a certain level is exceeded? People could stay below the level by switching to CFLs if they choose. As for myself, I don't use air conditioning or televisions, so I should be able to keep my incandescents.