AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- SCHOOL FUNDS AND PROPERTY
HB 8167 requires the Department of Education to create and implement regulations for "energy capable" school buildings. This bill directly affects public school districts and state-funded schools by mandating new building standards. The key provision is the development of specific regulations governing energy efficiency or capabilities in school construction and renovations. The bill focuses on establishing these regulatory requirements, without specifying exact energy targets or timelines. (3 sentences)
Bill status
died
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2026
Last action Apr 30, 2026
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Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
0
Committee
1
Apr 30, 2026
Committee
04/30/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
legislature
Feb 27, 2026
Introduced
02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Finance
lower
4 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Arthur Handy
DDemocratic
P
Jennifer Boylan
DDemocratic
P
Katie Kazarian
DDemocratic
P
Terri Cortvriend
DDemocratic
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