CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20232024 REGULAR SESSION Senate Bill No. 416Introduced by Senator LairdFebruary 09, 2023 An act to amend Section 38592 of the Health and Safety Code, relating to greenhouse gases. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTSB 416, as introduced, Laird. State agencies: building and renovation projects: LEED certification.The California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006 designates the State Air Resources Board as the state agency charged with monitoring and regulating sources of emissions of greenhouse gases and requires all state agencies to consider and implement strategies to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions.This bill would require all new building and major renovation projects larger than 10,000 gross square feet undertaken by state agencies, and for which the project schematic design documents are initiated by the state agency on or after January 1, 2024, to obtain the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design or LEED Gold or higher certification, as described. The bill would authorize certification to an equivalent or higher rating system or standard, if any, only when approved by the Director of General Services.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: NO Bill TextThe people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 38592 of the Health and Safety Code is amended to read:38592. (a) All state agencies shall consider and implement strategies to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions.(b) All new building and major renovation projects larger than 10,000 gross square feet undertaken by state agencies shall obtain LEED Gold or higher certification using the version of LEED that is in effect at the time the project schematic design documents are initiated by the state agency. Certification to an equivalent or higher rating system or standard, if any, is acceptable only when approved by the Director of General Services.(c) All new building and major renovation projects larger than 10,000 gross square feet undertaken by state agencies shall qualify for at least the minimum number of possible LEED points achievable for rainwater management under the version of LEED that is in effect at the time the project schematic design documents are initiated by the state agency. Inclusion of an alternative rainwater management system is acceptable only if it will be at least equally effective and is approved by the Director of the California Department of General Services.(d) Subdivisions (b) and (c) apply to projects for which the project schematic design documents are initiated by the state agency on or after January 1, 2024.(e) For purposes of this section:(1) LEED means the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design building certification program under the auspices of the United States Green Building Council.(2) Major renovation has the same meaning used for purposes of LEED certification.(b)Nothing in this division shall(f) This division does not relieve any person, entity, or public agency of compliance with other applicable federal, state, or local laws or regulations, including state air and water quality requirements, and other requirements for protecting public health or the environment.
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20232024 REGULAR SESSION Senate Bill No. 416Introduced by Senator LairdFebruary 09, 2023 An act to amend Section 38592 of the Health and Safety Code, relating to greenhouse gases. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTSB 416, as introduced, Laird. State agencies: building and renovation projects: LEED certification.The California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006 designates the State Air Resources Board as the state agency charged with monitoring and regulating sources of emissions of greenhouse gases and requires all state agencies to consider and implement strategies to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions.This bill would require all new building and major renovation projects larger than 10,000 gross square feet undertaken by state agencies, and for which the project schematic design documents are initiated by the state agency on or after January 1, 2024, to obtain the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design or LEED Gold or higher certification, as described. The bill would authorize certification to an equivalent or higher rating system or standard, if any, only when approved by the Director of General Services.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: NO
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20232024 REGULAR SESSION
Senate Bill
No. 416
Introduced by Senator LairdFebruary 09, 2023
Introduced by Senator Laird
February 09, 2023
An act to amend Section 38592 of the Health and Safety Code, relating to greenhouse gases.
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
## LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
SB 416, as introduced, Laird. State agencies: building and renovation projects: LEED certification.
The California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006 designates the State Air Resources Board as the state agency charged with monitoring and regulating sources of emissions of greenhouse gases and requires all state agencies to consider and implement strategies to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions.This bill would require all new building and major renovation projects larger than 10,000 gross square feet undertaken by state agencies, and for which the project schematic design documents are initiated by the state agency on or after January 1, 2024, to obtain the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design or LEED Gold or higher certification, as described. The bill would authorize certification to an equivalent or higher rating system or standard, if any, only when approved by the Director of General Services.
The California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006 designates the State Air Resources Board as the state agency charged with monitoring and regulating sources of emissions of greenhouse gases and requires all state agencies to consider and implement strategies to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions.
This bill would require all new building and major renovation projects larger than 10,000 gross square feet undertaken by state agencies, and for which the project schematic design documents are initiated by the state agency on or after January 1, 2024, to obtain the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design or LEED Gold or higher certification, as described. The bill would authorize certification to an equivalent or higher rating system or standard, if any, only when approved by the Director of General Services.
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## Bill Text
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 38592 of the Health and Safety Code is amended to read:38592. (a) All state agencies shall consider and implement strategies to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions.(b) All new building and major renovation projects larger than 10,000 gross square feet undertaken by state agencies shall obtain LEED Gold or higher certification using the version of LEED that is in effect at the time the project schematic design documents are initiated by the state agency. Certification to an equivalent or higher rating system or standard, if any, is acceptable only when approved by the Director of General Services.(c) All new building and major renovation projects larger than 10,000 gross square feet undertaken by state agencies shall qualify for at least the minimum number of possible LEED points achievable for rainwater management under the version of LEED that is in effect at the time the project schematic design documents are initiated by the state agency. Inclusion of an alternative rainwater management system is acceptable only if it will be at least equally effective and is approved by the Director of the California Department of General Services.(d) Subdivisions (b) and (c) apply to projects for which the project schematic design documents are initiated by the state agency on or after January 1, 2024.(e) For purposes of this section:(1) LEED means the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design building certification program under the auspices of the United States Green Building Council.(2) Major renovation has the same meaning used for purposes of LEED certification.(b)Nothing in this division shall(f) This division does not relieve any person, entity, or public agency of compliance with other applicable federal, state, or local laws or regulations, including state air and water quality requirements, and other requirements for protecting public health or the environment.
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
## The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
SECTION 1. Section 38592 of the Health and Safety Code is amended to read:38592. (a) All state agencies shall consider and implement strategies to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions.(b) All new building and major renovation projects larger than 10,000 gross square feet undertaken by state agencies shall obtain LEED Gold or higher certification using the version of LEED that is in effect at the time the project schematic design documents are initiated by the state agency. Certification to an equivalent or higher rating system or standard, if any, is acceptable only when approved by the Director of General Services.(c) All new building and major renovation projects larger than 10,000 gross square feet undertaken by state agencies shall qualify for at least the minimum number of possible LEED points achievable for rainwater management under the version of LEED that is in effect at the time the project schematic design documents are initiated by the state agency. Inclusion of an alternative rainwater management system is acceptable only if it will be at least equally effective and is approved by the Director of the California Department of General Services.(d) Subdivisions (b) and (c) apply to projects for which the project schematic design documents are initiated by the state agency on or after January 1, 2024.(e) For purposes of this section:(1) LEED means the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design building certification program under the auspices of the United States Green Building Council.(2) Major renovation has the same meaning used for purposes of LEED certification.(b)Nothing in this division shall(f) This division does not relieve any person, entity, or public agency of compliance with other applicable federal, state, or local laws or regulations, including state air and water quality requirements, and other requirements for protecting public health or the environment.
SECTION 1. Section 38592 of the Health and Safety Code is amended to read:
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38592. (a) All state agencies shall consider and implement strategies to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions.(b) All new building and major renovation projects larger than 10,000 gross square feet undertaken by state agencies shall obtain LEED Gold or higher certification using the version of LEED that is in effect at the time the project schematic design documents are initiated by the state agency. Certification to an equivalent or higher rating system or standard, if any, is acceptable only when approved by the Director of General Services.(c) All new building and major renovation projects larger than 10,000 gross square feet undertaken by state agencies shall qualify for at least the minimum number of possible LEED points achievable for rainwater management under the version of LEED that is in effect at the time the project schematic design documents are initiated by the state agency. Inclusion of an alternative rainwater management system is acceptable only if it will be at least equally effective and is approved by the Director of the California Department of General Services.(d) Subdivisions (b) and (c) apply to projects for which the project schematic design documents are initiated by the state agency on or after January 1, 2024.(e) For purposes of this section:(1) LEED means the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design building certification program under the auspices of the United States Green Building Council.(2) Major renovation has the same meaning used for purposes of LEED certification.(b)Nothing in this division shall(f) This division does not relieve any person, entity, or public agency of compliance with other applicable federal, state, or local laws or regulations, including state air and water quality requirements, and other requirements for protecting public health or the environment.
38592. (a) All state agencies shall consider and implement strategies to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions.(b) All new building and major renovation projects larger than 10,000 gross square feet undertaken by state agencies shall obtain LEED Gold or higher certification using the version of LEED that is in effect at the time the project schematic design documents are initiated by the state agency. Certification to an equivalent or higher rating system or standard, if any, is acceptable only when approved by the Director of General Services.(c) All new building and major renovation projects larger than 10,000 gross square feet undertaken by state agencies shall qualify for at least the minimum number of possible LEED points achievable for rainwater management under the version of LEED that is in effect at the time the project schematic design documents are initiated by the state agency. Inclusion of an alternative rainwater management system is acceptable only if it will be at least equally effective and is approved by the Director of the California Department of General Services.(d) Subdivisions (b) and (c) apply to projects for which the project schematic design documents are initiated by the state agency on or after January 1, 2024.(e) For purposes of this section:(1) LEED means the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design building certification program under the auspices of the United States Green Building Council.(2) Major renovation has the same meaning used for purposes of LEED certification.(b)Nothing in this division shall(f) This division does not relieve any person, entity, or public agency of compliance with other applicable federal, state, or local laws or regulations, including state air and water quality requirements, and other requirements for protecting public health or the environment.
38592. (a) All state agencies shall consider and implement strategies to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions.(b) All new building and major renovation projects larger than 10,000 gross square feet undertaken by state agencies shall obtain LEED Gold or higher certification using the version of LEED that is in effect at the time the project schematic design documents are initiated by the state agency. Certification to an equivalent or higher rating system or standard, if any, is acceptable only when approved by the Director of General Services.(c) All new building and major renovation projects larger than 10,000 gross square feet undertaken by state agencies shall qualify for at least the minimum number of possible LEED points achievable for rainwater management under the version of LEED that is in effect at the time the project schematic design documents are initiated by the state agency. Inclusion of an alternative rainwater management system is acceptable only if it will be at least equally effective and is approved by the Director of the California Department of General Services.(d) Subdivisions (b) and (c) apply to projects for which the project schematic design documents are initiated by the state agency on or after January 1, 2024.(e) For purposes of this section:(1) LEED means the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design building certification program under the auspices of the United States Green Building Council.(2) Major renovation has the same meaning used for purposes of LEED certification.(b)Nothing in this division shall(f) This division does not relieve any person, entity, or public agency of compliance with other applicable federal, state, or local laws or regulations, including state air and water quality requirements, and other requirements for protecting public health or the environment.
38592. (a) All state agencies shall consider and implement strategies to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions.
(b) All new building and major renovation projects larger than 10,000 gross square feet undertaken by state agencies shall obtain LEED Gold or higher certification using the version of LEED that is in effect at the time the project schematic design documents are initiated by the state agency. Certification to an equivalent or higher rating system or standard, if any, is acceptable only when approved by the Director of General Services.
(c) All new building and major renovation projects larger than 10,000 gross square feet undertaken by state agencies shall qualify for at least the minimum number of possible LEED points achievable for rainwater management under the version of LEED that is in effect at the time the project schematic design documents are initiated by the state agency. Inclusion of an alternative rainwater management system is acceptable only if it will be at least equally effective and is approved by the Director of the California Department of General Services.
(d) Subdivisions (b) and (c) apply to projects for which the project schematic design documents are initiated by the state agency on or after January 1, 2024.
(e) For purposes of this section:
(1) LEED means the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design building certification program under the auspices of the United States Green Building Council.
(2) Major renovation has the same meaning used for purposes of LEED certification.
(b)Nothing in this division shall
(f) This division does not relieve any person, entity, or public agency of compliance with other applicable federal, state, or local laws or regulations, including state air and water quality requirements, and other requirements for protecting public health or the environment.