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MS SB2604

Bill

Status

Failed

3/22/2016

Primary Sponsor

Russell Jolly

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends the automatic repealer date for Section 57-39-21 from July 1, 2016 to July 1, 2020, allowing energy efficiency standards for commercial buildings to remain in effect for four additional years.

  • Requires buildings constructed or altered after July 1, 2013 to meet energy code standards based on American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers Standard 90.1-2010.

  • Applies standards to commercial buildings including offices, schools, hospitals, retail stores, hotels, and industrial office spaces, with exemptions for low-energy and residential structures.

  • Assigns local governing authorities responsibility for adopting rules, conducting inspections, and enforcing compliance, with authority to charge inspection fees up to $150.

  • Places state-owned buildings under the building commission's compliance oversight rather than local authority enforcement.

Legislative Description

Energy efficiency building standards adopted by local governments; extend repealer.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/22/2016

Committee Referrals

Energy2/8/2016

Full Bill Text

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