Plain English Breakdown
The bill was vetoed, so it is not currently law unless the legislature overrides the veto.
Solar Rules for Disaster-Rebuilt Homes
This vetoed bill would have allowed some homeowners to rebuild disaster-damaged homes using older solar rules instead of newer ones until January 1, 2028.
What This Bill Does
- Requires rebuilt homes in emergency areas to follow the solar panel rules that were in effect when the original home was built.
- Stops new or stricter solar requirements from applying during repairs after a disaster.
- Applies only if specific conditions about income, insurance coverage, location, and square footage are met.
- Sets an end date for these special rules on January 1, 2028.
Who It Names or Affects
- Homeowners rebuilding houses damaged or destroyed by a disaster in areas where the Governor declared a state of emergency
- Local agencies that check if building permits meet the older solar standards
Terms To Know
- Photovoltaic systems
- Solar panels that turn sunlight into electricity.
- State of emergency
- An official declaration by the Governor when a disaster happens in an area.
Limits and Unknowns
- The bill does not list exactly what income or insurance levels qualify for these rules.
- It only applies to residential buildings, not businesses or other types of structures.
- The Governor vetoed this bill, so it did not become law unless lawmakers overrode the veto.