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MO HB502

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/7/2013

Primary Sponsor

Margo McNeil

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires all new state-funded building projects greater than 5,000 square feet to be designed and constructed to achieve either two Green Globes certification or LEED Silver standard certification

  • Mandates that renovation projects involving more than 50% of square footage and commercial interior fit-outs larger than 7,000 square feet undergo life cycle cost analysis comparing sustainable building standards against conventional construction methods

  • Establishes energy performance requirements, including a minimum of 20% energy reduction for new buildings under ASHRAE standard 90.1-2007, with allowances for the Office of Administration to waive requirements if economically infeasible

  • Requires third-party commissioning inspections of certified buildings at years 5, 10, and 15 after certification to verify continued compliance with original performance standards

  • Directs the Office of Administration to monitor and report to the legislature on energy savings, environmental benefits, and performance of all state-funded sustainable building projects over a 15-year period

Legislative Description

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

Last Action

Public Hearing Completed (H)

4/17/2013

Committee Referrals

Utilities3/7/2013

Full Bill Text

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