SB702 - Requires buildings constructed by or for the state to meet the minimum certification level offered by the U.S. Green Building Council

SB 702

Requires buildings constructed by or for the state to meet the minimum certification level offered by the U.S. Green Building Council

Sponsor:

Bray

Co-Sponsor(s)

LR Number:

2583S.01I

Committee:

Financial & Governmental Organizations and Elections

Last Action:

3/8/2007 - Second Read and Referred S Financial & Governmental Organizations and Elections Committee

Journal Page:

S517

Title:

Calendar Position:

Effective Date:

August 28, 2007

Current Bill Summary

SB 702 - This act requires that after August 28, 2007, any building constructed by or for the state shall obtain certification under the U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System.

The Commissioner of the Office of Administration may exempt any building from the requirements of the act when it is estimated that the cost of compliance sufficiently exceeds the building's life cycle cost savings.

The Department of Natural Resources shall promulgate rules to implement the provisions of the act and shall develop procedures to verify compliance with the act.

ERIKA JAQUES

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