California 2011 2011-2012 Regular Session

California Assembly Bill AB913 Introduced / Bill

Filed 02/17/2011

 BILL NUMBER: AB 913INTRODUCED BILL TEXT INTRODUCED BY Assembly Member Feuer FEBRUARY 17, 2011 An act relating to the environment. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST AB 913, as introduced, Feuer. Environment: certified green business program. Existing law establishes various programs to reduce waste and protect the environment. This bill would declare the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation to establish a program to provide for the voluntary certification of businesses that adopt environmentally preferable business practices. Vote: majority. Appropriation: no. Fiscal committee: no. State-mandated local program: no. THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. It is the intent of the Legislature to enact subsequent legislation that would establish a California certified green business program that would provide for the voluntary certification of businesses that adopt environmentally preferable business practices including, but not limited to, increased energy efficiency, reduced greenhouse gas emissions, and reduced waste generation.