House adopts bill rolling back local energy‑code authority to ease housing costs, critics say it preempts municipalities House passed HB 23‑84, a committee substitute that sponsors said reduces excessive energy mandates to lower home‑buying costs and speed permitting. Critics warned it preempts local code authority and reverts standards to 2009 levels; the bill passed 92–61.

Missouri's House just passed a controversial bill aimed at cutting construction costs, but critics warn it could undermine local energy standards and safety.

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Ithaca City delays final vote on Climate Action Plan as state energy-code timing and exemptions draw scrutiny Staff told the commission the earliest the Climate Action Plan would go to council is Dec. 17 and that the state energy code replaces the local supplement, bringing exemptions for buildings over seven stories and complex rules for historic properties. Commissioners discussed coordination with Cornell and a path for drafting guidance for historic-​​

Ithaca's Climate Action Plan faces new delays and complex challenges as state energy code exemptions for tall buildings stir debate over historic preservation.

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Washington State addresses multifamily building code clarity after 2018 code challenges Officials seek clarity on multifamily building codes affected by 2018 regulatory changes

Washington State's latest meeting reveals the ongoing confusion surrounding multifamily building codes as developers grapple with the shift from 2018 to 2021 regulations.

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