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KS SB170

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/3/2025

Primary Sponsor

Utilities

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Kansas State Corporation Commission to recommend energy efficiency standards for residential, commercial, and industrial structures
  • Explicitly prohibits the Commission from adopting or enforcing energy efficiency standards, limiting its role to advisory recommendations only
  • Retains the International Energy Conservation Code 2006 (IECC 2006) as the applicable energy efficiency standard for new commercial and industrial structures in Kansas
  • Preserves local authority by allowing cities and counties to adopt or enforce their own energy efficiency standards within their jurisdictions
  • Amends K.S.A. 66-1227 and takes effect upon publication in the statute book

Legislative Description

Authorizing the state corporation commission to make recommendations regarding energy efficiency standards for buildings.

Last Action

Senate Hearing: Wednesday, February 12, 2025, 1:30 PM Room 548-S

2/12/2025

Committee Referrals

Utilities2/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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