Relates to the mechanical insulation energy savings program
This bill establishes a program to help school districts and eligible public buildings (like housing or hospitals) with structures over 20,000 square feet reduce energy costs through mechanical insulation upgrades. It requires free, qualified energy audits to identify needed insulation work and provides competitive grants covering 50% to 75% of approved insulation costs for HVAC systems, piping, and equipment. Grants are issued on a first-come basis after an approved audit, with the program to be implemented within one year of enactment. The law defines specific requirements for qualified contractors and insulation standards to ensure energy savings.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Jan 2026
Assembly Passage
Jan 2026
Senate Passage
Jan 2026
Signed into Law
Feb 2026
Introduced Jan 7, 2026
Signed Feb 13, 2026
Floor votes · Senate Jan 20, 2026 · Assembly Jan 20, 2026
How they voted
55–2
Passed · 4 other
Total votes 61
Jan 20, 2026
D
Democratic39
92% Yea
R
Republican22
86% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
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Actions timeline
Total actions
14
Key actions
3
Committee
3
Feb 13, 2026
Signed into law
SIGNED CHAP.25
lower
Jan 20, 2026
Upper · Passed
PASSED SENATE
upper
Jan 20, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO RULES
upper
Jan 20, 2026
Lower · Passed
PASSED ASSEMBLY
lower
Jan 13, 2026
Committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES
lower
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO ENERGY
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Harry Bronson
DDemocratic
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