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SB 430 - This act creates and modifies provisions pertaining to environmentally sustainable practices. SECTION 8.305 - Energy-Efficient Appliances Any appliance purchased with any portion of state funding shall be an Energy Star appliance under the Energy Star program of the U.S. Department of Energy and the Environmental Protection Agency. SECTION 8.824 - State Buildings Any state building built, substantially renovated, or acquired for lease after August 28, 2009 must be certified by the U.S. Green Building Council as meeting the silver rating under the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) green building rating system. SECTIONS 64.170 and 67.280 - Codes The act gives counties of the third classification the same authority to adopt a building code as current law provides to counties of the first and second classifications. The act adds "energy efficiency" code to the definition of a "technical code" for which certain counties, fire protection districts, and municipalities have the authority to adopt by reference. Any energy efficiency code adopted shall be at least as stringent as the 2006 International Energy Conservation Code. SECTION 143.114 and 143.121 - Income Tax Deductions The act creates an income tax deduction for the purchase of qualified hybrid motor vehicles. Missouri taxpayers who purchase certain new hybrid motor vehicles for their own use may deduct from their Missouri adjusted gross income the lesser of either $2,000 or 10% of the vehicle's purchase price. The tax deduction sunsets in 6 years unless reauthorized. The act creates an income tax deduction of up to one hundred percent of the purchase price paid for Energy Star labeled products, up to $1,000 per taxpayer per year. SECTION 161.360 - Green School Grants The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education shall provide grants to public school districts after July 1, 2010 to assist schools obtain LEED certification for new building construction or substantial renovation projects. Preference for the grants shall be given to schools that are designed to function as community centers of learning. The total amount of grants that may be awarded per year shall not exceed $500,000. Provisions of this act are similar to provisions in SB 1117 (2008) and HB 1326 (2008). ERIKA JAQUES
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