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MO HB117

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/6/2011

Primary Sponsor

Michael Corcoran

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • New construction building projects over 5,000 gross square feet funded by the state must be designed and constructed to achieve either LEED Silver certification or two Globes rating under the Green Globes Rating System

  • Renovation projects affecting more than 50% of square footage and commercial interior fit-outs larger than 7,000 square feet must undergo life cycle cost analysis comparing sustainable standards (LEED Silver or two Globes) against standard industry practices, with projects designed to achieve the lowest 30-year life cycle cost

  • Buildings certified at LEED Silver or two Globes standard must be inspected by third-party commissioning agents in their fifth, tenth, and fifteenth years after certification to verify continued compliance with original performance standards

  • Office of Administration must monitor and evaluate energy and environmental benefits for 15 years after occupancy and submit annual reports to legislative committees detailing building types, certification levels, energy cost savings, and environmental benefits

  • Exempts buildings without conditioned space and correctional facilities; allows Office of Administration to waive requirements if costs are not economically feasible

Legislative Description

Establishes requirements for environmentally sustainable construction for certain state-funded buildings

Last Action

Referred: Special Standing Committee on Renewable Energy

4/12/2011

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