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Committee approves substitute to require low‑water turf and irrigation efficiency at state facilities
Senate Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment standing committee · February 24, 2026
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Summary
Senate Bill 252 (first substitute) requires low‑water‑use turf on new or replacement projects and sets an irrigation distribution uniformity standard (75% DU) for audits; the committee passed the substitute 3–1 and directed DFCM and grounds teams to implement and report.
Senate Bill 252 (first substitute) was presented by Senator Pitcher with technical remarks from Chris Cox, DFCM Building Performance Program Manager. The substitute adds a requirement that new or replacement turf at state facilities be low-water-use turf and sets a mechanical…
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