Montana Governor Vetoes 5-Year Energy Code Payback Bill
The Governor of Montana has vetoed legislation that would affect future updates to the state energy code (currently based on the 2009 IECC). The bill (SB 159) was introduced in the Montana Legislature on January 12. It would require the Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) to demonstrate a five-year payback period for the added incremental costs (relative to the 2009 IECC) of constructing a home to proposed code updates in the future.
The bill passed the state Senate on February 1 and state House on April 1. Gov. Brian Schweitzer's vetoed it on April 13.
More Information: SB 159: Home & Text | Governor's Veto Message | ARM Title 24
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