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• Introduced by Rep. Marian Harris (D) on February 17, 2009, to require new state buildings and projects to meet “silver standard” energy efficiency standards established by the United States Green Building Council.
  • Referred to the House Local Government/Public Administration Committee on February 17, 2009.
    • Reported in the House on October 14, 2009.
  • Amendment offered by Rep. Tracy Maxwell Heard (D) on December 16, 2009, Representative Heard moved to amend as follows: In line 49, after " (D)" insert " The state agency, entity, or person overseeing the erection or construction of a building or structure using state capital moneys, including moneys from the education facilities trust fund, that total ten per cent or less of the total construction project costs may request a waiver from the requirements established in divisions (A) and (B) of this section. (E)"; after " agency" insert " , entity, or person" In line 54, delete " (E)" and insert " (F)". The amendment passed in the House (98 to 0) on December 16, 2009. [Vote Details and Comments]
• Passed in the House (55 to 43) on December 16, 2009. [Vote Details and Comments]
• Received in the Senate on December 17, 2009.
  • Referred to the Senate Finance & Financial Institututions Committee on March 12, 2010.