Introduced
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To provide a definition in the school code of “qualified provider” for school energy conservation improvements. The school code does not prohibit school boards from contracting out for energy conservation improvements to school facilities, and the bill would explicitly authorize it. "Qualified provider" would mean an individual or business experienced in performing the design, analysis, and installation of energy conservation improvements and facility management measures.
Referred to the Committee on Education
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the amendment be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Amendment offered
To require a school energy improvement contract with a contractor to have a guarantee or performance clause, and to authorize school boards to require the qualified provider to furnish a bond that guarantees energy cost savings for a specified period of time.
The amendment passed by voice vote
Passed in the Senate 36 to 1 (details)
To provide a definition in the school code of “qualified provider” for school energy conservation improvements. The school code does not prohibit school boards from contracting out for energy conservation improvements to school facilities, and the bill would explicitly authorize it. "Qualified provider" would mean an individual or business experienced in performing the design, analysis, and installation of energy conservation improvements and facility management measures. The bill would require a school's contract with a provider to have a guarantee or performance clause.
Referred to the Committee on Education
Reported without amendment
Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
Substitute offered
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To replace the previous version of the bill with one which updates references to international energy conservation protocols.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Passed in the House 106 to 0 (details)
To provide a definition in the school code of “qualified provider” for school energy conservation improvements. The school code does not prohibit school boards from contracting out for energy conservation improvements to school facilities, and the bill would explicitly authorize it. "Qualified provider" would mean an individual or business experienced in performing the design, analysis, and installation of energy conservation improvements and facility management measures. The bill would require a school's contract with a provider to have a guarantee or performance clause.
Amendment offered
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To replace a reference to an obsolete energy standard with the current standard.
The amendment passed by voice vote
Passed in the House 105 to 1 (details)
To provide a definition in the school code of “qualified provider” for school energy conservation improvements. The school code does not prohibit school boards from contracting out for energy conservation improvements to school facilities, and the bill would explicitly authorize it. "Qualified provider" would mean an individual or business experienced in performing the design, analysis, and installation of energy conservation improvements and facility management measures. The bill would require a school's contract with a provider to have a guarantee or performance clause.
Passed in the Senate 35 to 2 (details)
To concur with the House-passed version of the bill.
