Teresa Pierce
LD 826 status: In Committee — Died in Possession of the Committee Upon Conclusion of the 132nd Legislature and PLACED IN THE LEGISLATIVE FILES (DEAD) (updated Apr 29, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
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Bill summary
The bill proposed authorizing a general fund bond issue to create a revolving loan fund specifically for school energy-saving upgrades such as HVAC systems, insulation, and solar installations.
Local school districts looking for infrastructure upgrades and the state treasury responsible for managing bond debt and the revolving fund.
Participating schools would be required to repay the loans over time, which would replenish the fund for future school projects.
The primary cost is the initial bond issuance by the state, with long-term potential for repayment costs to be absorbed by school budgets.
The bill died in committee upon the conclusion of the 132nd Legislature and was placed in files.
Reduced long-term utility expenses for schools, improved indoor air quality and facility comfort, and a self-sustaining funding model for energy-efficient upgrades.
Financial risks to the state regarding bond obligations, potential for districts to default on repayments, and administrative complexity in managing a revolving loan program.
Specific interest rates on loans, criteria for project selection, and the mechanism for handling defaults were not stated in the source.
Modeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Positive outlook
Mixed / Neutral
Positive outlook
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Positive outlook
Positive outlook
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Source
OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Source note
The financial viability of the revolving fund depends heavily on school repayment capacity and credit risks.
Analysis scope
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