S. 3228 (110th): A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a credit for green roofs.

Introduced:
Jul 08, 2008 (110th Congress, 2007–2009)
Sponsor:
Sen. Gordon Smith [R-OR]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on July 8, 2008, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Jul 08, 2008
Referred to Committee Jul 08, 2008
Cosponsors
1 cosponsors (1D) (show)
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Senate Finance

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Last updated Jul 08, 2008.
9 pages

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7/8/2008--Introduced.
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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