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HB 310 — Relating to building codes; to create the Healthier Homes Construction Practices Act; to authorize counties and municipalities to adopt procedures for the installation and activation of temporary-permanent electricity or temporary-permanent gas under certain conditions; and to provide certain requirements for the activation.
Last action — Enacted as 2023-166
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced April 13, 2023. Enacted.
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1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Passed 3 recorded votes so far.
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Summary
Building codes; Healthier Homes Construction Practices Act; county or municipality authorized to adopt procedures for the installation and activation of temporary permanent electricity or gas
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
144 added · 125 removedPlain-language change summary
The updated version of Bill HB 310 has added a section that emphasizes the importance of indoor air quality during the construction of homes, highlighting issues like mold build-up, damage from temperature and humidity, and potential warping of wood. By including these findings, the bill aims to underscore the health and durability benefits of ensuring that temporary electricity and gas systems are installed properly. This change matters because it directly addresses the potential risks to homeowners and construction workers, promoting safer building practices.
HB310 INTRODUCEDENROLLED D7SXHN-1D7SXHN-3 By Representative Easterbrook RFD:
13-Apr-23 2023 Regular Session Page 0 D7SXHN-1HB310 03/15/2023Enrolled CMHEnrolled, (L)bmAn 2023-679Act, 23 4Relating SYNOPSIS:to building codes;
This bill would create the Healthier Homes Construction Practices Act to authorize a county or municipality to adopt procedures for the installation and activation of temporary-permanent electricity or temporary-permanent gas under certain conditions.
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT Relating to building codes;
(b) The Legislature finds and declares that indoor air quality in homes under construction is of prime importance for the long-term durability of the home and health of the Page 1 HB310 INTRODUCED consumer.
(c) Any municipality or county that adopts and enforces building codes shall enact a procedure allowing for the installation and activation, on a temporary basis in accordance with the requirements of this act, of electricity ("temporary-permanent electricity") or gas ("temporary-permanent gas") in any dwelling, covered by the Page 1 HB310 Enrolled scope of the International Residential Code, under construction in its jurisdiction.
Page 2 HB310 INTRODUCED (6) Any exterior outlet which has been energized have ground fault breakers installed.
Page 2 HB310 Enrolled (11) The electrical service be obtained in the name of the permittee.
Page 3 HB310 INTRODUCED (4) A temporary pressure test be performed for the purposes of installing temporary gas for heat.
(8) Forced air equipment have a return air with a MERV 95 4 filter, and plenum and supply air.
Page 3 HB310 Enrolled (10) A request for temporary-permanent gas be made by the permittee.
(f) For the installation or activation of temporary-permanent electricity or temporary-permanent gas, no 95 additional requirements may be placed on the contractor beyond the requirements of this section.
(g) Any structure granted temporary-permanent electricity or temporary-permanent gas pursuant to this Page 4 HB310 INTRODUCED section shall not be occupied, and permanent electricity or permanent gas shall be permitted, only upon proof that all required final inspections by the municipality or county have been completed.
(h) Where sewer service is not available, a request for temporary-permanent electricity or temporary-permanent gas must be accompanied by copies of all septic system plans and permits, approved by the local health department.
Page 54 HB310 Enrolled ________________________________________________ Speaker of the House of Representatives ________________________________________________ President and Presiding Officer of the Senate House of Representatives I hereby certify that the within Act originated in and was passed by the House 25-Apr-23.
John Treadwell Clerk Senate 03-May-23 Passed Page 5
Amendments
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Action History
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Enrolled
Sponsors
- Brett Easterbrook · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 139 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (139)
139 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 24 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Unaffiliated | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 32 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 94% | 0% | 0% | 6% |
How each member voted (34)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Greg J. Reed | — | Yea |
| Bobby D. Singleton | D | Not Voting |
| Kirk Hatcher | D | Yea |
| Linda Coleman-Madison | D | Yea |
| Merika Coleman | D | Yea |
| Robert Stewart | D | Yea |
| Rodger M. Smitherman | D | Yea |
| Vivian Davis Figures | D | Yea |
| William M. Beasley | D | Yea |
| Andrew Jones | R | Yea |
| April Weaver | R | Yea |
| Arthur Orr | R | Yea |
| Chris Elliott | R | Yea |
| Clyde Chambliss | R | Yea |
| Dan Roberts | R | Yea |
| David Sessions | R | Yea |
| Donnie Chesteen | R | Yea |
| Garlan Gudger | R | Yea |
| Gerald H. Allen | R | Yea |
| Greg Albritton | R | Yea |
| J. T. 'Jabo' Waggoner | R | Yea |
| Jack W. Williams | R | Yea |
| Jay Hovey | R | Yea |
| Josh Carnley | R | Yea |
| Keith Kelley | R | Yea |
| Lance Bell | R | Yea |
| Larry Stutts | R | Yea |
| Randy Price | R | Yea |
| Sam Givhan | R | Yea |
| Shay Shelnutt | R | Yea |
| Steve Livingston | R | Yea |
| Tim Melson | R | Yea |
| Tom Butler | R | Yea |
| Will Barfoot | R | Not Voting |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| R | 71 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D | 25 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 100 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 98% | 0% | 0% | 2% |
How each member voted (102)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| R | 71 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D | 25 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 100 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 98% | 0% | 0% | 2% |
How each member voted (102)
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 310 do?
- Building codes; Healthier Homes Construction Practices Act; county or municipality authorized to adopt procedures for the installation and activation of temporary permanent electricity or gas
- Who sponsors HB 310?
- HB 310 is sponsored by Brett Easterbrook (R).
- What is the current status of HB 310?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced April 13, 2023. Enacted.
- Where can I track HB 310?
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