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MS HB906

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/7/2016

Primary Sponsor

Angela Cockerham

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends the repeal date of Mississippi Code Section 57-39-21 from July 1, 2016, to July 1, 2019, maintaining energy efficiency standards for building construction and design.
  • Continues requirement that buildings meet energy code standards based on American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineers Standard 90.1-2010 to promote efficient energy use.
  • Applies to commercial, institutional, and government buildings including offices, hotels, schools, hospitals, and retail establishments, with certain exemptions for low-energy buildings and federally-owned structures.
  • Assigns local governing authorities responsibility for administering and enforcing energy standards with authorization to assess inspection fees up to $150.00, while state-owned buildings remain under building commission oversight.
  • Takes effect July 1, 2016.

Legislative Description

Energy efficiency standards on buildings; extend repealer of statute requiring certain buildings to meet.

Last Action

Approved by Governor

4/7/2016

Committee Referrals

Energy2/8/2016

Full Bill Text

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