Bill Status of HB1468  93rd General Assembly

Short Description:  ENERGY EFFICIENCY BUILDING ACT

House Sponsors
Rep. Julie Hamos - Eileen Lyons - Sara Feigenholtz - Deborah L. Graham - John A. Fritchey, Patricia Bailey, Eddie Washington, Constance A. Howard and Harry Osterman

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  3/26/2003HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Lost 047-059-009

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
New Act
30 ILCS 105/5.595 new


Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Energy Efficient Building Act. Establishes an Energy Efficient Building Code that shall apply to all new residential, commercial, and industrial buildings in this State. Provides for technical assistance to certain design professions to explain the requirements of the Code. Amends the State Finance Act to create the Energy Efficient Building Fund. Effective immediately.

 Housing Affordability Impact Note (Housing Development Authority)
 There is insufficient information to determine a fiscal impact.

 Fiscal Note (Capital Development Board)
 Due to the lack of experience with the particular code identified in HB 1468 relative to the Capital Development Board, no fiscal impact can be determined at this time. While additional staff or training on the code may be necessary, without further study an accurate estimate is not possible.

House Floor Amendment No. 1
Changes the definition of "Code" to include the 2001 Supplement to the International Energy Conservation Code (rather than the 2002 Supplement). Provides that the 2001 Supplement to the 2000 International Energy Conservation Code is published (rather than adopted) by the International Code Council. Provides that the Illinois Building Commission, as directed by the Capital Development Board, may make available implementation materials concerning the Code. Provides that, when developing Code adaptations, rules, and procedures for compliance with the Code, the Capital Development Board, or the Illinois Building Commission as directed by the Board, shall seek input from representatives from the building trades, design professionals, construction professionals, code administrators, and other interested entities affected. Provides for concurrent regulation of energy efficient building standards by the State and units of local government (rather than exclusive regulation by the State). Effective one year after becoming law.

 Fiscal Note (H-AM 1) (Capital Development Board)
 Due to the lack of experience with the particular code identified in this bill relative to the Capital Development Board, no fiscal impact can be determined at this time. While additional staff or training on the code may be necessary by either the CDB or the Illinois Building Commission, without further study an accurate estimate is not possible.

 Housing Affordability Impact Note (H-AM 1) (Housing Development Authority)
 While requiring stricter energy efficiency standards on new homes may initially increase construction costs and subsequent purchase prices, it is generally accepted in the building industry that this increase in cost would be paid back by energy bill savings over time. There is not, however, an accurate method to calculate the actual or average cost and subsequent savings without knowing the specifics of each building, local energy suppliers and costs, type of heat used (electric vs gas), et al. House Amendment #1 provides no further clarification on factors that will determine the bill's fiscal effect on constructing, purchasing, owning, or selling a single-family residence.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/6/2003HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Julie Hamos
  2/6/2003HouseChief Co-Sponsor Rep. Eileen Lyons
  2/6/2003HouseFirst Reading
  2/6/2003HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  2/11/2003HouseAssigned to Local Government Committee
  2/24/2003HouseHousing Affordability Impact Note Filed
  2/26/2003HouseFiscal Note Filed
  2/28/2003HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Sara Feigenholtz
  3/6/2003HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Local Government Committee; 014-008-000
  3/6/2003HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
  3/18/2003HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Julie Hamos
  3/18/2003HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
  3/24/2003HouseFiscal Note Filed as amended by House Amendment No. 1
  3/25/2003HouseHousing Affordability Impact Note Filed as amended by House Amendment No. 1
  3/25/2003HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 004-000-000
  3/25/2003HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
  3/25/2003HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted by Voice Vote
  3/25/2003HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
  3/26/2003HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Patricia Bailey
  3/26/2003HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Eddie Washington
  3/26/2003HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Constance A. Howard
  3/26/2003HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Deborah L. Graham
  3/26/2003HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. John A. Fritchey
  3/26/2003HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Lost 047-059-009
  3/26/2003HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Harry Osterman