Government Affairs: What NCSG Members Need To Know

The purpose of the Government Affairs Committee is to inform NCSG members and the industry of new, pending and existing state house and senate bills pertaining to the chimney, venting and hearth industry.

The Government Affairs Committee endeavors to keep abreast of existing (and pending) legislation that impacts our industry and strives to share the impact of any State legislative actions via an up-to-date web presence on ncsg.org.

Through established relationships with other professional trade organizations, the Government Affairs Committee is designed to guide individuals through the process of establishing and/or networking with grass root efforts within their own region to effect changes regarding legislative actions which may be impacting their livelihood.

Committee chair: Diane Pilger, ChimneyGal@aol.com or (631) 863-2460

Updated 03/08/10

2010 Legislation - Click on Bill Number to Open .pdf

Bill Number
 Most Recent Activity
 Summary

AL HB 126

01/12/2010 - READ FOR THE FIRST TIME AND REFERRED TO THE HOUSE OF  REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION APPROPRIATIONS

Energy efficient equipment, tax credits for residential or business application, Energy Efficiency Act   This bill would establish income tax credits for the installation of energy efficiency equipment in residences or commercial property up to a maximum of $500 for residences and $1,000 for commercial property for an individual taxpayer.

 AK SB 220 01/21/2010 - (S) RESOURCES AT 3:30 PM BUTROVICH 205 ENERGY EFFICIENCY/ ALTERNATIVE ENERGY An Act declaring a state energy policy; relating to energy efficiency and alternative energy; establishing the energy efficiency grant fund, an emerging energy technology fund, a renewable energy production tax credit, and an energy use index; and relating to a fuel purchasing cooperative, to energy codes and efficiency standards, to energy conservation targets in public buildings, to a state agency energy use reduction plan, to the alternative energy revolving loan fund, and to the renewable energy grant fund.

AK HB 306

01/28/2010 - (H) HEARD & HELD

An Act declaring a state energy policy.

KS SB469

02/25/2010 (S) HEARING: 3/03/2010, WED., 9:30 AM, RM 548-S

 Civil procedure, commercial property liens; state construction registry, notice of commencement and notice of furnishings.Effective date: 7/01/2011 and St Bk.

KY HB 240

02/25/2010 - SIGNED BY GOVERNOR (ACTS CH. 5)

AN ACT relating to the promotion of the efficient use of energy, making an appropriation therefor, and declaring an emergency.

MD HB 1467

02/26/2010 - (H) FIRST READING HOUSE RULES AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS

Environment - Coal Combustion By-Products - Minimum Standards - Beneficial Uses SUMMARY : FOR the purpose of requiring a person using ordisposing of coal combustion by products to comply with certain standards if the by productscome into contact with the ground; requiring a person making certain use of coal combustion by products to comply with certain regulations and permit provisions; requiring a person using coal combustion by products for certain purposes to use engineering practices that meet a certain standard; repealing 0 certain provisions made obsolete by this Act; and generally relating to the use of coal combustion by products.

ME HB 1113 12/30/2009 - PREFILED An Act To Establish a Residential Wood Stove Replacement Fund
An Act To Establish a Residential Wood Stove Replacement Fund
ME HB 1135 12/30/2009 - PREFILED An Act To Regulate the Transportation of Firewood
This bill prohibits the transportation of firewood into the State. The Director of the Bureau of Forestry within the Department of Conservation is authorized to use rulemaking to implement the prohibition. Firewood that is packaged and clearly labeled as kiln dried or certified by the United States Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is exempt from the prohibition. This bill also requires the director to use available resources to conduct surveillance to  detect the presence of the emerald ash borer and the Asian longhorned beetle.
MI HB 5640 12/03/2009 - (H) PRINTED BILL FILED 12/03/2009 Energy; alternative sources; financing by loans from local units of government; authorize and provide for issuance of bonds.

MS SB 2444

01/11/2010 - (S) REFERRED TO HOUSING;FINANCE

Income tax; provide a credit for certain energy efficiency improvements to homestead property.

MS HB 955

01/18/2010 - (H) REFERRED TO JUDICIARY B;APPROPRIATIONS

Builders and contractors; revise license and penalty provisions, establish Home Improvement Guaranty Fund and revise board.

MS HB 1569

01/26/2010 - (H) REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS

Income tax; provide a credit for certain energy efficiency improvements to homestead property.

NH HB 1301

01/06/2010 - Introduced

Relative to the regulation of fuel gas fitters.
This bill makes changes to the regulation of fuelgas fitters by the commissioner of safety,including adding regulation of trainees,reciprocity agreements for licensees, and a reinstatement fee following suspension or revocation of a license.

NJ SB 185

01/12/2010 - INTRODUCED IN THE SENATE, REFERRED TO SENATE COMMERCE COMMITTEE

Requires inspection for carbon monoxide detectors whenever oil-fired or natural gas furnaces or water heaters are installed in homes.

 NJ SB 1143 02/04/2010 - INTRODUCED IN THE SENATE, REFERRED TO        SENATE ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY COMMITTEE Provides a sales and use tax exemption for sales
 of certain high-efficiency home heating equipment.

NJ HB 4268

01/16/2010 - Adopted html

Extends prevailing wage requirements to certain maintenance-related projects.

NY HB 1977 01/06/10 - (H) REFERRED TO ASSEMBLY ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION Relates to regulating outdoor wood-burning devices.
NY SB 2488
01/06/10 - (S) REFERRED TO SENATE ENERGY AND              TELECOMMUNICATIONS Sales tax exemption for wood pellet fuel sold for residential heating purposes in a wood pellet stove.
NY SB 2764 01/06/10 - (S) REFERRED TO SENATE ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
 Enacts the climate change solutions program act.

OH HB 426

01/27/2010 - (H) INTRODUCED

To revise the Oil and Gas Law.

PA HB 1445

01/25/2010 - (H) RE-REPORTED AS AMENDED, JAN. 25,2010

An Act providing standards for carbon monoxide alarms and for powers and duties of the Department of Labor and Industry; and imposing penalties.

PA HB 2219 01/20/2010 - (H) REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES AND ENERGY, JAN. 20, 2010 An Act prohibiting the regulation of certain alternative energy technologies. This act shall be known and may be cited as the Wood and Biomass Fired Boiler Act.

RI HB 7201

01/26/2010 - INTRODUCED, REFERRED TO HOUSE ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES

This act would establish the Green Jobs-Green Rhode Island Program, the purpose of which would be to create and promote green jobs in Rhode Island and also to promote energy efficient construction and home modification. The program would be overseen by the office of energy resources.This act would take effect upon passage.

RI HB 7718  02/25/2010 - INTRODUCED, REFERRED TO HOUSE  ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- AIR POLLUTION This act would require the phase-out of wood stoves without EPA certification in densely populated residential areas.This act would takeeffect upon passage.

TN HB 3434

01/28/2010 - FILED FOR INTRODUCTION

Codes - As introduced, requires that minimum statewide building construction safety standards be selected from the 2006 International Building Code. - Amends TCA Title 68, Chapter 120, Part 1.

TN SB 3220

01/28/2010 - INTRODUCED, PASSED FIRST CONSIDERATION

Codes - As introduced, requires that minimum statewide building construction safety standards be selected from the 2006 International Building Code. - Amends TCA Title 68, Chapter 120, Part 1.

UT SB 14

01/27/2010 - HOUSE/ TO STANDING COMMITTEE

Building and Construction Projects - Technical Corrections

UT HB 45

01/28/2010 - Amended/Substituted html

State Construction Code Adoption

UT HB 73

01/06/2010 - LFA/ BILL SENT TO AGENCIES FOR FISCAL INPUT

Utah Construction Trades Continuing Education Amendment This bill modifies provisions of the Utah Construction Trades Licensing Act related to continuing education. This bill: . defines approved continuing education; requires a contractor licensee to complete six hours of approved continuing education during a two-year licensing cycle; . requires the commission, with the concurrence of the division, to establish a program of approved continuing education for contractor licensees; authorizes the Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing to charge a reasonable fee to administer the continuing education program; and . modifies a provision relating to what constitutes unlawful conduct under the Utah Construction Trades Licensing Act.

UT HB 193

01/19/2010 - LFA/ BILL SENT TO AGENCIES FOR FISCAL INPUT

This bill amends provisions of Title 58, Occupations and Professions. This bill: .clarifies provisions related to the Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing's access to Bureau of Criminal Identification records; .modifies language related to the issuing of reprimands by the division; . provides for the resolution of problems with the division through a stipulated agreement; . modifies definition provisions in the Utah Controlled Substances Act and the Uniform Building Standards Act administered by the division; . provides for thereporting of certain information by a trust that has applied to the division for an alarm company contractor license; and . makes certain technical changes.

 UT SB 135 02/03/2010 - SENATE/ 1ST READING (INTRODUCED) Sales and Use Tax Exemption for an Energy Efficient Stove or Energy Efficient Stove Fuel

VT SB 239

01/05/2010 - (S) READ THE FIRST TIME AND REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON NATURAL  RESOURCES AND ENERGY

AN ACT RELATING TO RETIRING OUTDOOR WOOD-FIRED BOILERS THAT DO NOT MEET THE 2008 EMISSION STANDARD FOR PARTICULATE MATTER
AN ACT RELATING TO RETIRING OUTDOOR WOOD-FIRED BOILERS THAT DO NOT MEET THE 2008 EMISSION STANDARD FOR PARTICULATE MATTER

  VT HJR 36 02/10/2010 - (H) ADOPTED IN CONCURRENCE JOINT RESOLUTION URGING CONGRESS TO CREATE A
CLEANER AND GREENER STANDARD FOR HEATING OIL IN
THE NORTHEAST AND TO EXTEND THE FEDERAL TAX
CREDIT FOR BIODIESEL FUEL

WA SB 6439

01/14/2010 - (S) FIRST READING, REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENT, WATER & ENERGY.

AN ACT Relating to outdoor wood-fired boilers; amending RCW 70.94.453 and 70.94.457; adding new sections to chapter 70.94 RCW; creating a new section; and prescribing penalties.

WI HB 607

01/26/2010 - (H) PLACED ON CALENDAR 1-28-2010 BY COMMITTEE ON RULES

requiring carbon monoxide detectors in buildings containing one or two dwelling units.

WV HB 3204 1/28/10 - WITH AMENDMENT, DO PASS, BUT FIRST TO FINANCE  Allowing a credit against state personal income tax for the purchase of a new wood or pellet stove.

 

 
 
2009 - Click on Bill Number to Open .pdf
Bill Number  Most Recent Activity Summary
FD HB 1760 04/02/2009 - REFERRED TO THE SUBCOMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT. To mitigate the effects of black carbon emissions in the United States and throughout the world.
FD SB 1733 09/30/2009 - READ TWICE AND REFERRED TO THE  COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS. A bill to create clean energy jobs, promote energy independence, reduce global warming pollution, and transition to a clean energy economy.
FD SB 1216 06/09/2009 - READ TWICE AND  REFERRED TO THE OMMITTEE ON  OMMERCE, SCIENCE, AND TRANSPORTATION. A bill to amend the Consumer Product Safety Act to require residential carbon monoxide detectors tomeet the applicable ANSI/UL standard by treatingthat standard as a consumer product safety rule,to encourage States to require the installation of such detectors in homes, and for other purposes.

FD SB 1643

08/07/2009 - SPONSOR INTRODUCTORY REMARKS ON MEASURE. (CR S9075-9076)  08/06/2009 - Introduced

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986to allow a credit for the conversion of heating using oil fuel to using natural gas or biomass feedstocks, and for other purposes.

FD HB 2080 04/23/2009 - REFERRED TO THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS. To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the credit for nonbusiness energy property and to include biomass heatingappliances in energy-efficient building property.
FD HB 2454 07/07/2009 -- READ THE SECOND TIME. PLACED ON SENATE LEGISLATIVE CALENDAR UNDER GENERAL ORDERS. CALENDAR NO. 97. To create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, reduce global warming pollution and transition to a clean energy economy.
FD SB 2894 12/16/2009 - READ TWICE AND REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code to provide for a refundable tax credit for heating  fuels and to create a grant program for States to provide individuals with loans to weatherize   their homes.
FD HB 2998
07/23/2009 -- REFERRED TO THE SUBCOMMITTEE ON CRIME, TERRORISM, AND HOMELAND SECURITY.
To create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, reduce global warming pollution and transition to a clean energy economy.
         
AK HB 196 03/23/2009 - Introduced html An Act relating to the alternative energy revolving loan fund; and providing for an effective date.
AL HB 188 02/03/2009 - READ FOR THE FIRST TIME AND REFERRED TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION APPROPRIATIONS Energy efficient equipment, tax credits for residential or business application, Energy Efficiency Act
AR SB 946 04/06/2009 -- (S) WITHDRAWN FROM COMMITTEE AND PLACED ON CALENDAR. THE CONSUMER ENERGY EFFICIENCY INCOME TAX CREDIT ACT OF 2009.
CA SB 554 05/04/2009 (S) SET, FIRST HEARING. HEARING CANCELED AT THE REQUEST OF AUTHOR. Air pollution control districts: residential wood-burning devices.
CA SB 696 06/17/2009 -- (S) READ SECOND TIME. AMENDED. RE-REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON EQ.  COMMITTEE REPORT :* 08/25/2009 An act to add Sections 40440.12 and 40440.13 to the Health and Safety Code, relating to air quality, and declaring the urgency thereof, to take effect immediately.
CASB382  

01/19/2010 - (S) STRICKEN FROM SENATE FILE.

 Agricultural burning: consistency with no burn days.
CT SB 779 05/06/2009 -- FAVORABLE REPORT, TABLED FOR THE CALENDAR, SENATE  (Amended on 5/5/09)  AN ACT PROVIDING CONSUMER PROTECTIONS TO PURCHASERS OF OUTDOOR WOOD-BURNING FURNACES.
CT SB 62 HISTORY : 01/15/2009 - REFERRED TO JOINT COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT AN ACT PERMITTING THE MUNICIPAL REGULATION OF WOODSTOVES.
CT HB 6616 04/21/2009 -- ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MOTION FAILED JFS To require the Commissioner of Public Health to amend the Public Health Code to declare that certain wood smoke emissions shall constitute a public nuisance.
CO HB 1091 03/24/2009 -- GOVERNOR ACTION - SIGNED Carbon Monoxide Alarms In Res Properties
ME HB 46 06/04/09 -  Adopted The bill prohibits the Commissioner of Public Safety and the Oil and Solid Fuel Board from adopting rules that prohibit the use of a common chimney flue for 2 appliances using different fuels. (4/27/09 - Committee Report)  (4/28/09 - Amendment A and Amendment B)
ME HB 321 03/17/2009(S) PURSUANT TO JOINT RULE 310.3 PLACED IN LEGISLATIVE FILES (DEAD) An Act To Reinstate Rules Requiring Inspection of Chimneys upon the Sale or Transfer of Property, (LD 433)
ME HB 891 04/09/2009(S) PURSUANT TO JOINT RULE 310.6 PLACED IN LEGISLATIVE FILES (DEAD). An Act To Establish an Income Tax Credit for the Purchase of Certain Wood-burning Boilers and Stoves, (LD 1272)
ME HB1028 05/06/2009 (S) UNDER SUSPENSION OF THE RULES REPORT READ AND ACCEPTED IN CONCURRENCE ON MOTION BY SENATOR BLISS OF CUMBERLAND REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY AND ORDERED PRINTED PURSUANT TO JOINT RULE 218 IN CONCURRENCE An Act To Correct Errors and Inconsistencies in the Laws of Maine, (LD 1475
MI HB 4107 01/23/2009 - (H) PRINTED BILL FILED 01/23/2009 Income tax; credit; tax incentive for purchase and installation of biomass stoves; establish.
MI HB 4484 03/04/2009 (H) PRINTED BILL FILED 03/04/2009 Michigan business tax; credit; tax incentive for manufacturers of corn-burning stoves or boilers; provide for.
MT HB 262 04/16/2009 - (C) PRINTED - NEW VERSION AVAILABLE (note: PDF at left is 4/16 version)  Revise list of low emission wood combustion devices that qualify for tax credit
NJ SB 2733 04/27/2009 - INTRODUCED IN THE SENATE, REFERRED TO SENATE ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE Permits DEP air quality regulation of certain outdoor wood burning units only in response to complaint.
NJ HB 3978 05/18/2009 - INTRODUCED, REFERRED TO ASSEMBLY ENVIRONMENT AND SOLID WASTE COMMITTEE Permits DEP air quality regulation of certain outdoor wood burning units only in response to complaint.
NY HB 1977 01/14/2009 - (H) INTRODUCED AND REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON ASSEMBLY ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION Relates to regulating outdoor wood-burning devices.
NY SB 2488 02/20/2009 - (S) INTRODUCED AND REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON SENATE ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS Sales tax exemption for wood pellet fuel sold for residential heating purposes in a wood pellet stove.
NY SB 2764 05/05/2009 (S) REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO SENATE FINANCE Enacts the climate change solutions program act.
OH HB 362 11/10/2009 - (H) INTRODUCED To require fire extinguishers and carbon monoxide detectors in residential buildings and residential units, to direct the Board of Building Standards to adopt rules that establish product and installation standards.
OR SB 102  6/18/2009 Adopted  Relating to solid fuel burning devices.
OR SB 202 06/16/2009 - Adopted "Relating to construction contractors." Repositions reference to cleaning and servicing of chimneys within definition of contractor.
PA SB 1001 07/06/2009 - (S) REFERRED TO LABOR AND INDUSTRY,  An Act amending the act of November 10, 1999 (P.L.491, No.45), known as the Pennsylvania Construction Code Act, further providing for adoption of regulations, for changes in the Uniform Construction Code and for exemptions.
RI HB 5728 6-Jul-09 AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY - AIR POLLUTION
UT HB 117 01/22/2009 - HOUSE/ RECEIVED FROM GENERAL COUNSEL  Mechanical Contractor Licensing Provisions
WA HB 1691 03/09/2009 - (H) RULES COMMITTEE RELIEVED OF FURTHER CONSIDERATION. PLACED ON SECOND READING. Regarding the use of certain solid fuel burning devices.
WA SB 5022 02/18/2009 - (S) SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING IN THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT AND WATER & ENERGY AT 3:30 PM. Authorizing the use of outdoor wood-fired boilers.
WA SB 5375 02/18/2009 (S) PASSED TO RULES COMMITTEE FOR SECOND READING. Adding questions about wood burning appliances to the seller's disclosure statement for residential real property transfers.
WA SB 5565   ADOPTED - 04/29/2009 -- EFFECTIVE DATE 7/26/2009. Regarding the use of certain solid fuel burning devices.
WA HB1577 01/23/2009 - (H) FIRST READING, REFERRED TO COMMERCE & LABOR. Adding questions about wood burning appliances to the seller's disclosure statement for residential real property transfers.
WV HB 3204 LATEST BILL VERSION :* 03/18/2009 - Introduced html A BILL to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding thereto a new section,designated §11-21-10b, relating to allowing a credit against state personal income tax for the purchase of new wood or pellet stove, and the purchase of wood pellets within the State of West Virginia; and establishing the qualifying performance criteria for those stoves.
Adopted - 2006-2007-2008

2008-ADOPTED
Bill Number 
Date Adopted 
Summary
8/26/2008
AN ACT CONCERNING ENERGY ASSISTANCE.
8/26/2008
AN ACT CONCERNING HOME HEATING RELIEF.
6/20/2008
AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS - REAL ESTATE SALES DISCLOSURES
3/18/2008
Construction Trades Exemption
3/15/2008
Construction Trades Exemption
3/17/2008
Master Plumber Licensing
3/17/2008
Master Plumber Licensing (New Classifications)
3/17/2008
Regarding changes in calling burn bans for solid fuel burning devices.
4/24/2008
Sales and Use Tax - Energy Star Product Exemptions - Boilers
4/24/2008
Sales and Use Tax - Energy Star Product Exemptions - Boilers
  2007 - ADOPTED
Bill Number 
Date Adopted 
Summary
7/3/2007
an act relating to businesses and professions - contractors registration.
6/27/2007
An Act To Declare a Moratorium on the Sale and Installation of High-emissions Outdoor Wood Boilers That Do Not Meet the Current Federal Environmental Protection Agency Standards for Wood Stoves, (LD 1824)
12/19/2007
CLEAN Energy Act of 2007 Creating Long-Term Energy Alternatives for the Nation Act of 2007Ending Subsidies for Big Oil Act of 2007 Royalty Relief for American Consumers Act of 2007
12/20/2007
Establishes the State Board of Examiners of Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractors.
3/13/2007
Income tax, state; provisions for income and loss of an electing small business corporation.
4/24/2007
Natural Resources - Open Air Burning Limitations - Application
7/3/2007
Provides for the phase-out of the use of creosote as a wood preservative, prohibits its combustion, and regulates its disposal; provides for enforcement.
5/4/2007
Providing for the evaluation of additional measures to reduce wood smoke emissions.
6/12/2007
Relating to minimum energy efficiency standards; declaring an emergency.
2/21/2007
Retail Sales and Use Tax; exemptions include for alternative fuel burning stoves. - EFFECTIVE 7/1/07
2006-ADOPTED
Bill Number 
Date Adopted 
Summary
6/6/2006
An act establishing limited contractor and journeyman gas hearth installer licenses and defining gas hearth product work.
7/17/2006
An act relating to businesses and professions -- contractors' registration.
5/30/2006
Establishing energy efficiency standards for certain appliances.
5/31/2006
Relative to the regulation of fuel gas fitters.

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Diane Pilger, ChimneyGal@aol.com
or (631) 863-2460
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