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H7484Introduced in the House

Requires large developments, those to be constructed on a parcel of land that is greater than 50,000 square feet in size provide carbon impact reports as part of the permitting process prior to approval and issuance of a building permit.

IntroducedHouse Environment and Natural Resources

Introduced by Lauren Carson, District 75

What does this bill do?

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Official description

STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- BUILDINGS CARBON EMISSIONS REDUCTION ACT - Requires large developments, those to be constructed on a parcel of land that is greater than 50,000 square feet in size provide carbon impact reports as part of the permitting process prior to approval and issuance of a building permit.

Where it stands

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

March 11, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Introduced, referred to House Environment and Natural Resources

  2. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/11/2026)

  3. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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