S 3228
110th Congress
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A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a credit for green roofs.
Introduced: July 8, 2008
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Became law
Jul 8, 2008
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Jul 8, 2008
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6443)
Jul 8, 2008
Introduced in Senate
Plain-English summary
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow: (1) an 10% energy tax credit for the installation of a qualified green roof; and (2) a residential energy efficient tax credit for 30% of qualified green roof property expenditures up to $2,000. Defines a "qualified green roof" as any green roof which is at least 40% vegetated. Defines "green roof" as any roof which consists of vegetation and soil, or a growing medium, planted over a waterproofing membrane and its associated components.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Committees of jurisdiction
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Cosponsors
1