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According to the story, Democrats defended the bill, saying it would have saved schools up to $100,000 in energy costs, improved indoor air quality and implement proper lighting.
Critics, however, argued that the law would impose extra costs on schools that are already operating on smaller budgets, and added that schools could incorporate energy-saving measures without having to meet all qualifications for LEED certification, the story stated.
Representative Brad Dee said: "We need to be really careful here. We''re asking [schools] to create a fiscal liability."
The bill was defeated by a vote of 47 to 21, the story added.
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