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Senate bill would let school districts seek 10‑year extensions to Clean Buildings compliance deadlines
Summary
Senate Bill 5190 would allow K‑12 school districts to request up to 10‑year extensions of Clean Buildings energy performance compliance dates if they submit mitigation plans; district leaders and facilities representatives urged support, citing unfunded costs and conflicts with health guidance.
Senate Bill 5190 would permit K‑12 school districts to request extensions to the Department of Commerce Clean Buildings energy performance standard compliance deadlines. Alex Fairfortun briefed the committee that the existing statute sets tiered deadlines (as early as June 1, 2026, for the largest buildings) and imposes penalties for noncompliance; the bill would allow districts to submit a noncompliance mitigation plan before a compliance date and obtain a single, non‑renewable 10‑year extension.
Sponsor Chair Wellman framed the bill as temporary relief while the state and districts resolve funding and operational conflicts the standard creates for…
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