FACILITY TEMP CONTROL ACT
Summary
Creates the State-funded Facilities Temperature Control Act. Provides that by May 1, 2025, all State-funded facilities shall have permanent cooling and dehumidification equipment capable of maintaining a room temperature of 75 degrees Fahrenheit, or 24 degrees Celsius, and 50% relative humidity in all habitable spaces, toilet rooms, and public corridors, when: the outdoor temperature is 84 degrees Fahrenheit, or 28.9 degrees Celsius, or higher; or the heat index reaches or exceeds 80 degrees Fahrenheit, or 26.7 degrees Celsius. Provides that the owner or operator of the State-funded facility shall provide and maintain all fixed cooling systems. Provides that fans that do not produce refrigerated air shall not be considered cooling systems. Defines terms. Effective January 1, 2024.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 15, 2023
Last action May 18, 2023
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
8
Key actions
1
Committee
4
Mar 10, 2023
Committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
lower
Mar 9, 2023
Lower · Passed
To Special Issues Subcommittee
lower
Feb 21, 2023
Committee
Assigned to Human Services Committee
lower
Feb 15, 2023
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Kelly Cassidy
DDemocratic
Co
Dee Avelar
DDemocratic
Co
Kimberly Du Buclet
DDemocratic
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