Legislative auditor required to conduct a cost-benefit analysis of sustainability-related building standards, and money appropriated.

This bill requires Minnesota's legislative auditor to perform a cost-benefit analysis comparing sustainable building standards with traditional construction methods for state-funded projects. The analysis must evaluate four specific green building guidelines: LEED ratings, ASHRAE standards, Energy Star requirements, and the International Green Construction Code. The auditor will submit findings to legislative committee chairs and ranking minority members by January 15, 2027. The bill also allocates one-time funding from the state general fund to cover the cost of conducting this study in fiscal year 2027.