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2010 Legislation - Click on Bill Number to Open .pdf
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FD HR 1329
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05/06/2010 - MOTION TO RECONSIDER LAID ON THE TABLE AGREED TO WITHOUT OBJECTION. |
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5019) to provide for the establishment of the Home Star Retrofit Rebate Program, and for other purposes. |
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| FD HR 1521 |
07/15/2010 - REFERRED TO THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT AND GOVERNMENT REFORM. |
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Carbon Monoxide Awareness Day. |
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FD HB 1796
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08/05/2010 - READ TWICE AND REFERRED TO THECOMMITTEE ON COMMERCE, SCIENCE, AND TRANSPORTATION.
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Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Act
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FD SB 3079
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03/11/2010 - COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES. HEARINGS HELD.
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A bill to assist in the creation of new jobs by providing financial incentives for owners of commercial buildings and multifamily residential buildings to retrofit their buildings with energy efficient building equipment and materials and for other...
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| FD SB 3059 |
03/10/2010 - COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES. HEARINGS HELD. |
A bill to improve energy efficiency of appliances, lighting, and buildings, and for other purposes. |
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| FD SB 3177 |
03/25/2010 - READ TWICE AND REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE. (TEXT OF MEASURE AS INTRODUCED: CR 2121-2127) |
A bill to provide for the establishment of a Home Star Retrofit Rebate Program, and for other purposes. |
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| FD SB 3188 |
03/25/2010 - READ TWICE AND REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE. (TEXT OF MEASURE AS INTRODUCED: CR S2129) |
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an investment tax credit for biomass heating property.
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| FD SB 3663 |
August 3, 2010 - AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED AND PROPOSED |
To promote clean energy jobs and oil company accountability, and for other purposes. |
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| FD HB 5019 |
04/29/2010 - COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS DISCHARGED. |
To provide for the establishment of the Home Star Retrofit Rebate Program, and for other purposes. |
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| FD HB 5476 |
05/28/2010 - REFERRED TO THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON
ENERGY AND COMMERCE. |
Building Star Energy Efficiency Act of 2010 |
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AL HB 126
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01/12/2010 - READ FOR THE FIRST TIME AND REFERRED TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION APPROPRIATIONS
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Energy efficient equipment, tax credits for residential or business application, Energy Efficiency Act This bill would establish income tax credits for the installation of energy efficiency equipment in residences or commercial property up to a maximum of $500 for residences and $1,000 for commercial property for an individual taxpayer.
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| AK SB 220 |
06/16/2010 - Adopted
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ENERGY EFFICIENCY/ ALTERNATIVE ENERGY An Act declaring a state energy policy; relating to energy efficiency and alternative energy; establishing the energy efficiency grant fund, an emerging energy technology fund, a renewable energy production tax credit, and an energy use index; and relating to a fuel purchasing cooperative, to energy codes and efficiency standards, to energy conservation targets in public buildings, to a state agency energy use reduction plan, to the alternative energy revolving loan fund, and to the renewable energy grant fund. |
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AK HB 306
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04/06/2010 -- (S) HEARD & HELD
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An Act declaring a state energy policy.
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| CA SB 1194 |
SENATE 04/19/2010 1:30 PM ROOM 112 CANCELED |
Air districts: residential wood-burning devices. |
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| CA SB 1406 |
08/30/2010 - (S) IN SENATE. SENATE CONCURS IN ASSEMBLY AMENDMENTS. (AYES 37. NOES 0.) TO ENROLLMENT. |
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| CA HB 1693 |
06/30/2010 - (S) READ SECOND TIME. TO CONSENT CALENDAR. |
Building standards: code adoption cycle. |
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| CT SB 185 |
03/16/2010 - LEGISLATIVE COMMISSIONERS' OFFICE FILE NUMBER 45 |
AN ACT CONCERNING ADVERTISING BY NONLICENSED TRADESPERSONS. |
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| DE HB 431 |
Adopted - July 28, 2010 |
This bill repeals the current Town of Wyoming Charter and adopts a new Town of Wyoming Charter. This bill carries over without significant changes many sections and subsections of the former charter to the new charter and such sections are not mentioned in the synopsis....doors, posts and pillars and all inlets to lots and buildings. 18.7 Regulate the construction of and repair to chimneys and to provide for the keeping of the same cleaned and in a safe condition as to fire and other... |
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CT SB 463
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05/04/2010 - TRANSMITTED PURSUANT TO THE JOINT RULES
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AN ACT CONCERNING FINANCING OF ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND RENEWABLE ENERGY.
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CT HB 5217
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04/12/2010 - LEGISLATIVE COMMISSIONERS' OFFICE FILE NUMBER 447
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AN ACT CONCERNING ENERGY EFFICIENT PRODUCTS.
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| KS SB469 |
02/25/2010 (S) HEARING: 3/03/2010, WED., 9:30 AM, RM 548-S
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Civil procedure, commercial property liens; state construction registry, notice of commencement and notice of furnishings.Effective date: 7/01/2011 and St Bk. |
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KY HB 240
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02/25/2010 - SIGNED BY GOVERNOR (ACTS CH. 5)
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AN ACT relating to the promotion of the efficient use of energy, making an appropriation therefor, and declaring an emergency.
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MD HB 1467
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04/02/2010 -- (S) RE-REFERRED EDUCATION HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS
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Environment - Coal Combustion By-Products - Minimum Standards - Beneficial Uses SUMMARY : FOR the purpose of requiring a person using ordisposing of coal combustion by products to comply with certain standards if the by productscome into contact with the ground; requiring a person making certain use of coal combustion by products to comply with certain regulations and permit provisions; requiring a person using coal combustion by products for certain purposes to use engineering practices that meet a certain standard; repealing 0 certain provisions made obsolete by this Act; and generally relating to the use of coal combustion by products.
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| MD HB 1508 |
04/05/2010 - (S) HEARING 4/8 AT 1:00 P.M. |
Environment - Coal Combustion By-Products - Disposal Sites |
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MD HB 1527
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04/08/2010 -- (H) FAVORABLE REPORT BY ECONOMIC MATTERS
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Heating Oil - Sulfur Content SUMMARY : Prohibiting, on or after July 1, 2014, a person from selling number 2 heating oil with a sulfur content exceeding 500 parts per million in the State to a consumer for end use.
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| ME HB 1113 |
03/09/2010 - (S) ON MOTION BY SENATOR DIAMOND OF CUMBERLAND PLACED ON THE SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS TABLE PENDING ENACTMENT IN CONCURRENCE |
An Act To Establish a Residential Wood Stove Replacement Fund
An Act To Establish a Residential Wood Stove Replacement Fund |
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| ME HB 1135 |
04/08/2010 -- (S) PASSED TO BE ENACTED IN CONCURRENCE
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An Act To Regulate the Transportation of Firewood
This bill prohibits the transportation of firewood into the State. The Director of the Bureau of Forestry within the Department of Conservation is authorized to use rulemaking to implement the prohibition. Firewood that is packaged and clearly labeled as kiln dried or certified by the United States Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is exempt from the prohibition. This bill also requires the director to use available resources to conduct surveillance to detect the presence of the emerald ash borer and the Asian longhorned beetle. |
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| MI HB 5640 |
12/03/2009 - (H) PRINTED BILL FILED 12/03/2009 |
Energy; alternative sources; financing by loans from local units of government; authorize and provide for issuance of bonds. |
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MN HB 1741
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03/11/2010 - (H) DIVISION ACTION, TO PASS AS AMENDED AND RETURN TO FINANCE
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Cromwell; energy-efficient furnace and light bulb funding provided, and money appropriated.
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MO HB 2429
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03/31/2010 - (H) INTRODUCED AND READ FIRST TIME
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Requires the installation of carbon monoxide and smoke detection devices in certain residential properties (LR#5492L.01I)
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MS SB 2444
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01/11/2010 - (S) REFERRED TO HOUSING;FINANCE
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Income tax; provide a credit for certain energy efficiency improvements to homestead property.
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MS HB 955
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01/18/2010 - (H) REFERRED TO JUDICIARY B;APPROPRIATIONS
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Builders and contractors; revise license and penalty provisions, establish Home Improvement Guaranty Fund and revise board.
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MS HB 1569
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01/26/2010 - (H) REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
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Income tax; provide a credit for certain energy efficiency improvements to homestead property.
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NH HB 1301
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06/16/2010 -- (H) SIGNED BY THE GOVERNOR 06/14/2010; EFFECTIVE 07/01/2010; CHAPTER 0140
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Relative to the regulation of fuel gas fitters.
This bill makes changes to the regulation of fuelgas fitters by the commissioner of safety,including adding regulation of trainees,reciprocity agreements for licensees, and a reinstatement fee following suspension or revocation of a license.
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NJ SB 185
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01/12/2010 - INTRODUCED IN THE SENATE, REFERRED TO SENATE COMMERCE COMMITTEE
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Requires inspection for carbon monoxide detectors whenever oil-fired or natural gas furnaces or water heaters are installed in homes.
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| NJ SB 1143 |
02/04/2010 - INTRODUCED IN THE SENATE, REFERRED TO SENATE ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY COMMITTEE |
Provides a sales and use tax exemption for sales
of certain high-efficiency home heating equipment. |
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| NJ HB 2519 |
03/16/2010 - INTRODUCED, REFERRED TO ASSEMBLY ENVIRONMENT AND SOLID WASTE COMMITTEE |
Permits DEP air quality regulation of certain outdoor wood burning units only in response to complaint. |
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NJ HB 4268
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01/16/2010 - Adopted html
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Extends prevailing wage requirements to certain maintenance-related projects.
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| NY HB 1977 |
01/06/10 - (H) REFERRED TO ASSEMBLY ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION |
Relates to regulating outdoor wood-burning devices. |
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NY SB 2488
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01/06/10 - (S) REFERRED TO SENATE ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS |
Sales tax exemption for wood pellet fuel sold for residential heating purposes in a wood pellet stove. |
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| NY SB 2764 |
01/06/10 - (S) REFERRED TO SENATE ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
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Enacts the climate change solutions program act. |
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NY HB 10662
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04/13/2010 - (H) INTRODUCED AND REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON ASSEMBLY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
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Enacts the New York state green economic development zones act.
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| NY HB 8610 |
06/03/2010 - (H) PRINT NUMBER AB 8610 A |
Imposes restrictions on relationships with home improvement contractors. |
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| OH SB 165 |
03/31/2010 - SIGNED BY GOVERNOR
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To revise the Oil and Gas Law. |
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OH HB 426
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01/27/2010 - (H) INTRODUCED
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To revise the Oil and Gas Law.
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PA HB 1445
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01/25/2010 - (H) RE-REPORTED AS AMENDED, JAN. 25,2010
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An Act providing standards for carbon monoxide alarms and for powers and duties of the Department of Labor and Industry; and imposing penalties.
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| PA HB 2219 |
01/20/2010 - (H) REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES AND ENERGY, JAN. 20, 2010 |
An Act prohibiting the regulation of certain alternative energy technologies. This act shall be known and may be cited as the Wood and Biomass Fired Boiler Act. |
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| PA HB 2596 |
06/22/2010 - (H) REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES AND ENERGY, JUNE22, 2010 |
An Act providing for the regulation of outdoor wood-fired boilers; requiring certain notices to buyers and lessees of outdoor wood-fired boilers; and providing for enforcement by the Department of Environmental Protection. |
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RI HB 7201
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04/08/2010 -- SCHEDULED FOR HEARING AND/OR CONSIDERATION
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This act would establish the Green Jobs-Green Rhode Island Program, the purpose of which would be to create and promote green jobs in Rhode Island and also to promote energy efficient construction and home modification. The program would be overseen by the office of energy resources.This act would take effect upon passage.
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| RI HB 7718 |
04/08/2010 SCHEDULED FOR HEARING AND/OR CONSIDERATION
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AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- AIR POLLUTION This act would require the phase-out of wood stoves without EPA certification in densely populated residential areas.This act would takeeffect upon passage. |
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TN HB 3434
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01/28/2010 - FILED FOR INTRODUCTION
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Codes - As introduced, requires that minimum statewide building construction safety standards be selected from the 2006 International Building Code. - Amends TCA Title 68, Chapter 120, Part 1.
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TN SB 3220
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01/28/2010 - INTRODUCED, PASSED FIRST CONSIDERATION
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Codes - As introduced, requires that minimum statewide building construction safety standards be selected from the 2006 International Building Code. - Amends TCA Title 68, Chapter 120, Part 1.
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UT SB 14
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03/23/2010 - GOVERNOR SIGNED
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Building and Construction Projects - Technical Corrections
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UT HB 45
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03/26/2010 - GOVERNOR SIGNED
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State Construction Code Adoption
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| UT HB 73 |
03/22/2010 - GOVERNOR SIGNED
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Utah Construction Trades Continuing Education Amendment This bill modifies provisions of the Utah Construction Trades Licensing Act related to continuing education. This bill: . defines approved continuing education; requires a contractor licensee to complete six hours of approved continuing education during a two-year licensing cycle; . requires the commission, with the concurrence of the division, to establish a program of approved continuing education for contractor licensees; authorizes the Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing to charge a reasonable fee to administer the continuing education program; and . modifies a provision relating to what constitutes unlawful conduct under the Utah Construction Trades Licensing Act.
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| UT HB 183 |
3/29/2010 - GOVERNOR SIGNED |
This bill modifies the Utah Fire Prevention and Safety Act and Utah Uniform Building Standards Act to address the process for adopting and modifying a state construction code or state
fire code. This bill: . clarifies the enforcement of the state fire code; . addresses the adoption and amendment process for a state fire code; . addresses local authority to adopt fire code standards; . addresses the adoption and amendment process for a state construction code; . provides for funding of education related to codes being considered; and . makes technical and conforming changes. |
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UT HB 193 |
03/30/2010 - GOVERNOR SIGNED
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This bill amends provisions of Title 58, Occupations and Professions. This bill: .clarifies provisions related to the Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing's access to Bureau of Criminal Identification records; .modifies language related to the issuing of reprimands by the division; . provides for the resolution of problems with the division through a stipulated agreement; . modifies definition provisions in the Utah Controlled Substances Act and the Uniform Building Standards Act administered by the division; . provides for thereporting of certain information by a trust that has applied to the division for an alarm company contractor license; and . makes certain technical changes.
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| UT SB 135 |
02/03/2010 - SENATE/ 1ST READING (INTRODUCED) |
Sales and Use Tax Exemption for an Energy Efficient Stove or Energy Efficient Stove Fuel |
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VA HB 313
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03/09/2010 - APPROVED BY GOVERNOR-CHAPTER 77(EFFECTIVE 7/1/10)
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Industrialized Building Safety Law; appeals to State Building Code Technical Review Board. Industrialized Building Safety Law. Provides that any person aggrieved by the Department of Housing and Community Development's application of the Industrialized Building Safety Law appeal to the State Building Code Technical Review Board. Currently only local building officials, compliance assurance agencies, and industrialized building manufacturers are listed as being allowed such appeals. In addition, the bill deletes references to model code writing entities (except the National Fire Protection Association) and replaces them with the International Code Council.
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VT SB 239
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05/08/2010 - (S) SIGNED BY GOVERNOR ON MAY 8, 2010
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AN ACT RELATING TO RETIRING OUTDOOR WOOD-FIRED BOILERS THAT DO NOT MEET THE 2008 EMISSION STANDARD FOR PARTICULATE MATTER
AN ACT RELATING TO RETIRING OUTDOOR WOOD-FIRED BOILERS THAT DO NOT MEET THE 2008 EMISSION STANDARD FOR PARTICULATE MATTER
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| VT HJR 36 |
02/10/2010 - (H) ADOPTED IN CONCURRENCE |
JOINT RESOLUTION URGING CONGRESS TO CREATE A
CLEANER AND GREENER STANDARD FOR HEATING OIL IN THE NORTHEAST AND TO EXTEND THE FEDERAL TAX CREDIT FOR BIODIESEL FUEL |
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| WA HB 1691x |
03/15/2010 - (H) BY RESOLUTION, REINTRODUCED AND RETAINED IN PRESENT STATUS. |
Regarding the use of certain solid fuel burning devices. |
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| WA HB 2416x |
03/18/2010 - (S) FIRST READING, REFERRED TO WAYS & MEANS. |
Establishing energy efficiency standards for consumer products. |
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| WA HB 2886x |
03/15/2010 - (H) BY RESOLUTION, REINTRODUCED AND RETAINED IN PRESENT STATUS. |
Concerning the adoption of rules by the building code council regarding carbon monoxide alarm installation. |
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WA SB 6439
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01/14/2010 - (S) FIRST READING, REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENT, WATER & ENERGY.
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AN ACT Relating to outdoor wood-fired boilers; amending RCW 70.94.453 and 70.94.457; adding new sections to chapter 70.94 RCW; creating a new section; and prescribing penalties .
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WI SB 415
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03/10/2010 - (S) REPORT APPROVED BY THE GOVERNOR ON 3-10-2010. 2009 WISCONSIN ACT 158
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requiring carbon monoxide detectors in buildings containing one or two dwelling units.
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WI HB 607
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01/26/2010 - (H) PLACED ON CALENDAR 1-28-2010 BY COMMITTEE ON RULES
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requiring carbon monoxide detectors in buildings containing one or two dwelling units.
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| WV SB 635 |
03/13/2010 - HOUSE RECEIVED SENATE MESSAGE |
Requiring State Fire Commission approve certain county and municipal fire ordinances and regulations |
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| WV HB 3204 |
1/28/10 - WITH AMENDMENT, DO PASS, BUT FIRST TO FINANCE |
Allowing a credit against state personal income tax for the purchase of a new wood or pellet stove. |