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HF2005 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

State Building Code; straw bale construction and hempcrete construction rulemaking required.

Related bill: SF2923

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

This bill aims to update Minnesota's State Building Code to include guidelines for new, sustainable construction methods. Specifically, it addresses straw bale construction and hempcrete construction, ensuring these techniques are properly regulated and recognized within state building regulations.

Main Provisions

  • Straw Bale and Hempcrete Construction: The commissioner is required to create rules specifically for these types of construction. This includes setting standards and guidelines for their use in building projects.
  • Existing Building Code Amendments: The bill amends an existing statute to include provisions for straw bale and hempcrete, adding them under Section 326B.106 of the Minnesota Statutes.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

  • Inclusion of New Building Methods: This bill introduces straw bale and hempcrete construction into the official state regulations. Prior to this, there were no specific rules within the State Building Code for these materials and methods.

Relevant Terms

straw bale construction, hempcrete construction, Minnesota State Building Code, sustainable construction, building regulations, rulemaking, construction standards.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 05, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toWorkforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy

Citations

 
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