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AR SB816

Bill

Status

Passed

3/30/2011

Primary Sponsor

Jimmy Jeffress

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Origin

Senate

88th General Assembly (2011 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 15-10-205(b)(3) to modify the Arkansas Energy Office's rule-making authority regarding building energy standards.

  • Authorizes the Arkansas Energy Office to promulgate rules for implementing and enforcing thermal and lighting efficiency standards for new building construction.

  • Requires cities and counties that issue building permits for new construction to adopt the 2004 Arkansas Energy Code for New Building Construction, as it existed on January 1, 2009.

  • Establishes that the Arkansas Energy Office's rules must comply with the Arkansas Administrative Procedures Act.

Legislative Description

To Amend The Arkansas Energy Reorganization And Policy Act As It Pertains To The Promulgation Of Rules By The Arkansas Energy Office.

Last Action

Senate Notification that SB816 is now Act 802

3/30/2011

Committee Referrals

Energy3/23/2011
Agriculture, Forestry and Economic Development3/7/2011

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