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NE LB531
Bill
Status
6/2/2025
Primary Sponsor
Kathleen Kauth
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AI Summary
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New construction and rental conversion projects receiving funding from the Affordable Housing Trust Fund would be exempt from the 2018 International Energy Conservation Code requirements
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Exempt projects would not need to obtain approval of building plans and specifications from the Department of Environment and Energy
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The Department of Economic Development would be prohibited from requiring Affordable Housing Trust Fund projects to meet these energy code standards
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All other buildings constructed with state funds after July 1, 2020 would remain subject to the 2018 International Energy Conservation Code
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Amends sections 58-701 and 72-805 of Nebraska statutes to create this carve-out for affordable housing projects
Legislative Description
Provide an exception to the requirement that buildings constructed with state funds comply with the 2018 International Energy Conservation Code
Last Action
Provisions/portions of LB531 amended into LB288 by AM1181
6/6/2025