S 3228 · 110th Congress · Taxation

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a credit for green roofs.

Introduced 2008-07-08· Sponsored by Sen. Smith, Gordon H. [R-OR]· Senate

Bill Progress

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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.(2008-07-08)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] 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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1 Democrat