CT SB00961

Bill

An Act Concerning Carbon-free School Requirements For New School Construction And Establishing Other School Construction And Public Health Requirements For School Districts.

Introduced
02/07/2023

In Committee
05/26/2023

Crossed Over
05/24/2023

Passed

Dead
06/07/2023

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment

2023 General Assembly

Bill Summary

To require the use of project labor agreements when certain solar and energy efficiency projects are required of school districts and to require certain measures by the Department of Public Health concerning air quality and drinking water in school settings.

AI Summary

This bill aims to require new public school construction, replacement, or extension projects in Connecticut to be net-zero energy buildings, meaning they maximize energy efficiency and on-site renewable energy production. Key provisions include: - Requiring school districts to commission solar power and energy efficiency feasibility studies, and implement cost-effective projects by certain deadlines. - Establishing the Net-Zero Schools Loan Program to provide low-interest or no-interest loans to school districts for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. - Setting temperature requirements for occupied classrooms and mandating testing and remediation of lead in school drinking water. - Requiring new school construction to include a kitchen with a dishwasher and a waste management plan. - Providing technical assistance and oversight from the Connecticut Green Bank to support school districts in implementing these requirements. The bill aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and energy costs for public schools through renewable energy and energy efficiency upgrades, while also addressing indoor air quality and water safety concerns.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance

Sponsors (29)

Saud Anwar (D), Hector Arzeno (D), Dorinda Borer (D), Aundre Bumgardner (D), Larry Butler (D), Juan Candelaria (D), Brandon Chafee (D), Keith Denning (D), Josh Elliott (D), Jane Garibay (D), Herron Gaston (D), Bobby Gibson (D), Jillian Gilchrest (D), Jan Hochadel (D), Anne Hughes (D), Tony Hwang (R), Dominique Johnson (D), Julie Kushner (D), David Michel (D), Marilyn Moore (D), Amy Morrin Bello (D), Mary Mushinsky (D), Anthony Nolan (D), Christine Palm (D), Robyn Porter (D), M.D. Rahman (D), Geraldo Reyes (D), Kara Rochelle (D), Travis Simms (D),

Other Sponsors (1)

Environment Committee (Joint)

Last Action

House Calendar Number 603 (on 05/26/2023)

Official Document

https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=SB00961&which_year=2023

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Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=SB00961&which_year=2023
Bill Analysis for SB-961, as amended by Senate "A"	https://www.cga.ct.gov/2023/BA/PDF/2023SB-00961-R01-BA.PDF
Fiscal Note for SB-961, As Amended by Senate "A" (LCO 8591)	https://www.cga.ct.gov/2023/FN/PDF/2023SB-00961-R01-FN.PDF
Senate Schedule A LCO# 8591 (D)	https://www.cga.ct.gov/2023/amd/S/pdf/2023SB-00961-R00SA-AMD.pdf
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 8591 (See Fiscal Note Details)	https://www.cga.ct.gov/2023/fna/pdf/2023SB-00961-R00LCO08591-FNA.PDF
Senate LCO Amendment #8088 (R)	https://www.cga.ct.gov/2023/lcoamd/pdf/2023LCO08088-R00-AMD.pdf
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 8088 (See Fiscal Note Details)	https://www.cga.ct.gov/2023/fna/pdf/2023SB-00961-R00LCO08088-FNA.pdf
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 7848 (See Fiscal Note Details)	https://www.cga.ct.gov/2023/fna/pdf/2023SB-00961-R00LCO07848-FNA.PDF
Senate LCO Amendment #7848 (D)	https://www.cga.ct.gov/2023/lcoamd/pdf/2023LCO07848-R00-AMD.pdf
BillText	https://www.cga.ct.gov/2023/TOB/S/PDF/2023SB-00961-R02-SB.PDF
Bill Analysis For File Copy 240	https://www.cga.ct.gov/2023/BA/PDF/2023SB-00961-R000240-BA.PDF
Fiscal Note For File Copy 240	https://www.cga.ct.gov/2023/FN/PDF/2023SB-00961-R000240-FN.PDF
BillText	https://www.cga.ct.gov/2023/TOB/S/PDF/2023SB-00961-R01-SB.PDF
BillText	https://www.cga.ct.gov/2023/TOB/S/PDF/2023SB-00961-R00-SB.PDF

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