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SF2923 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Straw bale construction and hempcrete construction rulemaking requirement provision

Related bill: HF2005

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to amend the Minnesota State Building Code by requiring the establishment of rules for straw bale construction and hempcrete construction.

Main Provisions

  • Rulemaking for Straw Bale Construction and Hempcrete Construction: The bill mandates that the Minnesota Building Code include specific rules for the construction of buildings using straw bale and hempcrete materials. This includes creating guidelines that ensure these materials are used safely and effectively in building projects.

Significant Changes

  • The bill adds new requirements to the existing building code, focusing on alternative building methods using natural and sustainable materials like straw bale and hempcrete. This is intended to encourage environmentally friendly construction practices and expand the options for sustainable building materials in Minnesota.

Relevant Terms

straw bale construction, hempcrete construction, State Building Code, sustainable building materials, rulemaking, environmentally friendly construction

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 23, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
March 23, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
March 23, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toLabor

Citations

 
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      "summary": "The bill mandates that certain buildings comply with smoke detection provisions under section 299F.362.",
      "modified": []
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    "analysis": {
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      "summary": "Relocated residential buildings may not need to comply with section 326B.439 under certain conditions.",
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    "analysis": {
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      "summary": "The code must require compliance with section 325F.82 regarding automatic garage door opening systems for residential buildings.",
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      "summary": "The bill references permit administration for bioprocess piping under section 326B.92 by municipalities.",
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      "summary": "This bill involves rulemaking for window cleaning safety using the expedited process in section 14.389.",
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]

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