Energy efficiency standards for building construction; extend date of repeal.
SB 2308 extends the expiration date of Mississippi's energy efficiency standards for building construction, which were originally set to end on July 1, 2029. These standards require new commercial and public buildings (including offices, schools, retail stores, and hospitals) to meet specific energy-saving design practices based on national guidelines. The bill does not alter the existing requirements but ensures they remain enforceable beyond 2029. This affects building developers, contractors, and local governments responsible for implementing and enforcing the codes.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Feb 2026
House Passage
Mar 2026
Signed into Law
Mar 2026
Introduced Feb 11, 2026
Signed Mar 19, 2026
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Floor votes · Senate Feb 10, 2026 · House Mar 10, 2026
How they voted
52–0
Passed
Total votes 52
Feb 10, 2026
D
Democratic18
100% Yea
R
Republican34
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
10
Key actions
5
Committee
4
Mar 19, 2026
Signed into law
Approved by Governor
executive
Mar 10, 2026
Lower · Passed
Passed
lower
Feb 25, 2026
Lower · Passed
Title Suff Do Pass
lower
Feb 13, 2026
Committee
Referred To Energy
lower
Feb 11, 2026
Introduced
Transmitted To House
upper
Feb 10, 2026
Upper · Passed
Passed
upper
Feb 2, 2026
Upper · Passed
Title Suff Do Pass
upper
Jan 19, 2026
Committee
Referred To Energy
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Joel Carter
RRepublican
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