Bill
SD 2107
Overview: SD 2107 is an Act to provide green and healthy public colleges and universities and address their deferred maintenance needs.Purpose and Intent: The bill aims to improve
Overview: SD 2107 is an Act to provide green and healthy public colleges and universities and address their deferred maintenance needs.
Purpose and Intent: The bill aims to improve the environmental sustainability and physical condition of public higher education facilities across the state. It recognizes the significant backlog of deferred maintenance at many campuses and seeks to address this issue through increased funding and targeted investments.
Key Provisions:
- Establishes a "Green and Healthy Campus" grant program to provide funding for energy efficiency upgrades, renewable energy projects, and other sustainability initiatives at public colleges and universities
- Creates a "Deferred Maintenance Fund" to address critical infrastructure repairs and renovations at public higher education facilities
- Requires public institutions to develop and implement campus sustainability plans
Affected Parties and Impacts: The bill would directly benefit students, faculty, and staff at public colleges and universities by improving the quality, safety, and environmental performance of campus facilities. It could also have broader impacts on local communities and the state's overall sustainability efforts.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The bill has been introduced in the state legislature and is currently under consideration. If passed, the proposed programs and funding would be implemented over the next several years.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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