DIGEST
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or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 667 Original 2015 Regular Session Ortego
Abstract: Provides relative to state buildings for the replacement of standard light bulbs with LED
bulbs. Provides for the savings generated from the replacement of the light bulbs to be use
to fund state issued bonds. Further provides for installation of solar energy equipment on
state buildings.
Proposed law requires the office of facility planning and control of the division of administration to
promulgate rules to replace and maintain standard light bulbs and fixtures in existing state buildings
with energy efficient light bulbs or solar energy equipment or systems and to install such equipment
in newly constructed state buildings. Requires the rules to include a timetable for replacing the bulbs
and fixtures by January 1, 2017, procedures to determine the type of building in which the
replacements will occur, and factors considered in prioritizing certain buildings over other buildings.
Specifies that any savings generated from the conversion of the light bulbs must be used to satisfy
any bond indebtedness authorized in present law and incurred through energy efficiency contracts
as outlined in present law.
Proposed law requires the office of facility and planning and control of the division of administration
to consider new energy efficient technologies developed by the lighting industry to benefit the
environment and the state through its rule-making authority.
Proposed law requires the office of facility planning and control of the division of administration to
adopt rules regulating the installation of energy efficient lighting.
(Adds R.S. 40:1730.49(F), (G), and (H))