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HI HCR93

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Introduced

3/11/2015

Primary Sponsor

Matthew Lopresti

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Urges the state and counties to require all new public buildings, facilities, and sites be designed and constructed to meet or exceed Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) silver or two green globes rating system standards

  • Requires that certified copies of the resolution be transmitted to the Governor, Comptroller, Director of Transportation, Board of Education Chairperson, University of Hawaii Board of Regents Chairperson, and each county mayor

  • Identifies benefits of energy-efficient buildings including lower operating costs, improved worker productivity, reduced maintenance needs, and higher market value compared to conventional buildings

  • Emphasizes that state and county agencies should model sustainability practices and set an example for all new construction throughout Hawaii

Legislative Description

State Buildings; County Buildings; Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design; Green Certification

Last Action

The committee(s) on EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.

3/19/2015

Committee Referrals

Energy & Environmental Protection3/16/2015

Full Bill Text

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