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OK SB504
Bill
Status
2/7/2011
Primary Sponsor
Judy McIntyre
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AI Summary
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Amends Oklahoma law to remove the exemption that previously excluded public school districts and technology center school districts from high-performance building energy and environmental standards
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Requires all public buildings (including those funded by schools) meeting the size and funding thresholds to achieve high-performance certification through either LEED or Green Globes rating systems
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Defines public buildings as facilities with at least 10,000 gross square feet with HVAC systems, constructed or renovated with at least 50% state funding, and not yet in design phase as of July 1, 2008
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Allows exemptions only in limited circumstances through the Department of Central Services when extenuating circumstances preclude compliance with certification standards
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Effective date: November 1, 2011
Legislative Description
Public building energy and environmental performance standards; removing certain exemption for public schools. Effective date.
Property
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Education Committee then to Appropriations Committee
2/8/2011