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IL SB1706
Bill
AI Summary
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Amends the Green Buildings Act by making a technical correction to Section 15 regarding Green Building Standards.
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Removes duplicate language ("the") in subsection (b) that requires all State-funded construction and major renovation projects to achieve the highest level of LEED, Green Globes, or equivalent certification within project budget.
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Maintains requirements that buildings under 10,000 square feet meet the highest LEED standard without mandatory certification, while buildings 10,000 square feet or larger must achieve LEED Silver or equivalent certification.
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Preserves exemptions for non-conditioned buildings and waiver procedures for projects demonstrating unreasonable financial burden, construction impediments, functional impairment, or historic preservation conflicts.
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Requires all State-funded projects to implement at least one LEED alternative transportation criterion for public transit or bicycle access in addition to green building standards.
Legislative Description
STATE GOVERNMENT-TECH
Last Action
Session Sine Die
1/13/2015