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1		-	Senate Bill No. ~~416 CHAPTER 395An~~ act to add Section 8316 to the Government Code, relating to greenhouse gases. ~~[ Approved by Governor October 07, 2023. Filed with Secretary of State October 07, 2023. ]~~ LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTSB 416, Laird. State agencies: building and renovation projects: LEED certification. Existing law, the State Contract Act, governs the bidding and award of public works contracts by specific state departments and requires an awarding department, before entering into any contract for a project, to prepare full, complete, and accurate plans and specifications and estimates of cost. Existing law, 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, except as provided. The bill would instead require the state agency to obtain LEED Silver certification if the state agency concerned makes a finding that achieving LEED Gold conflicts with critical operational or security requirements, is demonstrably cost ineffective, or conflicts with California Building Code requirements. The bill would authorize certification to an alternative 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 8316 is added to the Government Code, to read:8316. (a) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), 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 alternative equivalent or higher rating system or standard, if any, is only acceptable when approved by the Director of General Services.(2) If the state agency concerned makes a finding that achieving LEED Gold conflicts with critical operational or security requirements, can be demonstrated to be cost ineffective, or conflicts with requirements in the California Building Code, the state agency shall instead obtain LEED Silver certification using the version of LEED that is in effect at the time the project schematic design documents are initiated by the state agency.(b) This section applies to projects for which the project schematic design documents are initiated by the state agency on or after January 1, 2024.(c) 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 is a renovation of a structure in which most of the major building systems are either replaced or upgraded.(3) State agency does not include a district agricultural association as described in Part 3 (commencing with Section 3801) of Division 3 of the Food and Agricultural Code.
	1	+	Enrolled September 14, 2023 Passed IN Senate September 12, 2023 Passed IN Assembly September 11, 2023 Amended IN Assembly September 06, 2023 Amended IN Assembly June 13, 2023 Amended IN Senate May 18, 2023 Amended IN Senate March 13, 2023 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20232024 REGULAR SESSION Senate Bill No. 416Introduced by Senator Laird(Coauthor: Senator Rubio)February 09, 2023An act to add Section 8316 to the Government Code, relating to greenhouse gases. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTSB 416, Laird. State agencies: building and renovation projects: LEED certification. Existing law, the State Contract Act, governs the bidding and award of public works contracts by specific state departments and requires an awarding department, before entering into any contract for a project, to prepare full, complete, and accurate plans and specifications and estimates of cost. Existing law, 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, except as provided. The bill would instead require the state agency to obtain LEED Silver certification if the state agency concerned makes a finding that achieving LEED Gold conflicts with critical operational or security requirements, is demonstrably cost ineffective, or conflicts with California Building Code requirements. The bill would authorize certification to an alternative 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 8316 is added to the Government Code, to read:8316. (a) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), 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 alternative equivalent or higher rating system or standard, if any, is only acceptable when approved by the Director of General Services.(2) If the state agency concerned makes a finding that achieving LEED Gold conflicts with critical operational or security requirements, can be demonstrated to be cost ineffective, or conflicts with requirements in the California Building Code, the state agency shall instead obtain LEED Silver certification using the version of LEED that is in effect at the time the project schematic design documents are initiated by the state agency.(b) This section applies to projects for which the project schematic design documents are initiated by the state agency on or after January 1, 2024.(c) 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 is a renovation of a structure in which most of the major building systems are either replaced or upgraded.(3) State agency does not include a district agricultural association as described in Part 3 (commencing with Section 3801) of Division 3 of the Food and Agricultural Code.
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3		-	Senate Bill No. ~~416 CHAPTER 395An~~ act to add Section 8316 to the Government Code, relating to greenhouse gases. ~~[ Approved by Governor October 07, 2023. Filed with Secretary of State October 07, 2023. ]~~ LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTSB 416, Laird. State agencies: building and renovation projects: LEED certification. Existing law, the State Contract Act, governs the bidding and award of public works contracts by specific state departments and requires an awarding department, before entering into any contract for a project, to prepare full, complete, and accurate plans and specifications and estimates of cost. Existing law, 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, except as provided. The bill would instead require the state agency to obtain LEED Silver certification if the state agency concerned makes a finding that achieving LEED Gold conflicts with critical operational or security requirements, is demonstrably cost ineffective, or conflicts with California Building Code requirements. The bill would authorize certification to an alternative 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
	3	+	Enrolled September 14, 2023 Passed IN Senate September 12, 2023 Passed IN Assembly September 11, 2023 Amended IN Assembly September 06, 2023 Amended IN Assembly June 13, 2023 Amended IN Senate May 18, 2023 Amended IN Senate March 13, 2023 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20232024 REGULAR SESSION Senate Bill No. 416Introduced by Senator Laird(Coauthor: Senator Rubio)February 09, 2023An act to add Section 8316 to the Government Code, relating to greenhouse gases. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTSB 416, Laird. State agencies: building and renovation projects: LEED certification. Existing law, the State Contract Act, governs the bidding and award of public works contracts by specific state departments and requires an awarding department, before entering into any contract for a project, to prepare full, complete, and accurate plans and specifications and estimates of cost. Existing law, 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, except as provided. The bill would instead require the state agency to obtain LEED Silver certification if the state agency concerned makes a finding that achieving LEED Gold conflicts with critical operational or security requirements, is demonstrably cost ineffective, or conflicts with California Building Code requirements. The bill would authorize certification to an alternative 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
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5		-	Senate ~~Bill No.~~ ~~416 CHAPTER 395~~
	5	+	Enrolled September 14, 2023 Passed IN Senate September 12, 2023 Passed IN Assembly September 11, 2023 Amended IN Assembly September 06, 2023 Amended IN Assembly June 13, 2023 Amended IN Senate May 18, 2023 Amended IN Senate March 13, 2023
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7		-	Senate Bill No. 416
	7	+	Enrolled September 14, 2023
	8	+	Passed IN Senate September 12, 2023
	9	+	Passed IN Assembly September 11, 2023
	10	+	Amended IN Assembly September 06, 2023
	11	+	Amended IN Assembly June 13, 2023
	12	+	Amended IN Senate May 18, 2023
	13	+	Amended IN Senate March 13, 2023
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9		-	CHAPTER 395
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	17	+	Senate Bill
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	19	+	No. 416
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	21	+	Introduced by Senator Laird(Coauthor: Senator Rubio)February 09, 2023
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	23	+	Introduced by Senator Laird(Coauthor: Senator Rubio)
	24	+	February 09, 2023
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11	26		An act to add Section 8316 to the Government Code, relating to greenhouse gases.
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13		-	[ Approved by Governor October 07, 2023. Filed with Secretary of State October 07, 2023. ]
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17	30		## LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
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19	32		SB 416, Laird. State agencies: building and renovation projects: LEED certification.
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21	34		Existing law, the State Contract Act, governs the bidding and award of public works contracts by specific state departments and requires an awarding department, before entering into any contract for a project, to prepare full, complete, and accurate plans and specifications and estimates of cost. Existing law, 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, except as provided. The bill would instead require the state agency to obtain LEED Silver certification if the state agency concerned makes a finding that achieving LEED Gold conflicts with critical operational or security requirements, is demonstrably cost ineffective, or conflicts with California Building Code requirements. The bill would authorize certification to an alternative equivalent or higher rating system or standard, if any, only when approved by the Director of General Services.
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23	36		Existing law, the State Contract Act, governs the bidding and award of public works contracts by specific state departments and requires an awarding department, before entering into any contract for a project, to prepare full, complete, and accurate plans and specifications and estimates of cost. Existing law, 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.
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25	38		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, except as provided. The bill would instead require the state agency to obtain LEED Silver certification if the state agency concerned makes a finding that achieving LEED Gold conflicts with critical operational or security requirements, is demonstrably cost ineffective, or conflicts with California Building Code requirements. The bill would authorize certification to an alternative equivalent or higher rating system or standard, if any, only when approved by the Director of General Services.
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31	44		The people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 8316 is added to the Government Code, to read:8316. (a) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), 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 alternative equivalent or higher rating system or standard, if any, is only acceptable when approved by the Director of General Services.(2) If the state agency concerned makes a finding that achieving LEED Gold conflicts with critical operational or security requirements, can be demonstrated to be cost ineffective, or conflicts with requirements in the California Building Code, the state agency shall instead obtain LEED Silver certification using the version of LEED that is in effect at the time the project schematic design documents are initiated by the state agency.(b) This section applies to projects for which the project schematic design documents are initiated by the state agency on or after January 1, 2024.(c) 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 is a renovation of a structure in which most of the major building systems are either replaced or upgraded.(3) State agency does not include a district agricultural association as described in Part 3 (commencing with Section 3801) of Division 3 of the Food and Agricultural Code.
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33	46		The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
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35	48		## The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
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37	50		SECTION 1. Section 8316 is added to the Government Code, to read:8316. (a) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), 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 alternative equivalent or higher rating system or standard, if any, is only acceptable when approved by the Director of General Services.(2) If the state agency concerned makes a finding that achieving LEED Gold conflicts with critical operational or security requirements, can be demonstrated to be cost ineffective, or conflicts with requirements in the California Building Code, the state agency shall instead obtain LEED Silver certification using the version of LEED that is in effect at the time the project schematic design documents are initiated by the state agency.(b) This section applies to projects for which the project schematic design documents are initiated by the state agency on or after January 1, 2024.(c) 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 is a renovation of a structure in which most of the major building systems are either replaced or upgraded.(3) State agency does not include a district agricultural association as described in Part 3 (commencing with Section 3801) of Division 3 of the Food and Agricultural Code.
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39	52		SECTION 1. Section 8316 is added to the Government Code, to read:
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43	56		8316. (a) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), 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 alternative equivalent or higher rating system or standard, if any, is only acceptable when approved by the Director of General Services.(2) If the state agency concerned makes a finding that achieving LEED Gold conflicts with critical operational or security requirements, can be demonstrated to be cost ineffective, or conflicts with requirements in the California Building Code, the state agency shall instead obtain LEED Silver certification using the version of LEED that is in effect at the time the project schematic design documents are initiated by the state agency.(b) This section applies to projects for which the project schematic design documents are initiated by the state agency on or after January 1, 2024.(c) 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 is a renovation of a structure in which most of the major building systems are either replaced or upgraded.(3) State agency does not include a district agricultural association as described in Part 3 (commencing with Section 3801) of Division 3 of the Food and Agricultural Code.
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45	58		8316. (a) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), 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 alternative equivalent or higher rating system or standard, if any, is only acceptable when approved by the Director of General Services.(2) If the state agency concerned makes a finding that achieving LEED Gold conflicts with critical operational or security requirements, can be demonstrated to be cost ineffective, or conflicts with requirements in the California Building Code, the state agency shall instead obtain LEED Silver certification using the version of LEED that is in effect at the time the project schematic design documents are initiated by the state agency.(b) This section applies to projects for which the project schematic design documents are initiated by the state agency on or after January 1, 2024.(c) 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 is a renovation of a structure in which most of the major building systems are either replaced or upgraded.(3) State agency does not include a district agricultural association as described in Part 3 (commencing with Section 3801) of Division 3 of the Food and Agricultural Code.
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47	60		8316. (a) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), 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 alternative equivalent or higher rating system or standard, if any, is only acceptable when approved by the Director of General Services.(2) If the state agency concerned makes a finding that achieving LEED Gold conflicts with critical operational or security requirements, can be demonstrated to be cost ineffective, or conflicts with requirements in the California Building Code, the state agency shall instead obtain LEED Silver certification using the version of LEED that is in effect at the time the project schematic design documents are initiated by the state agency.(b) This section applies to projects for which the project schematic design documents are initiated by the state agency on or after January 1, 2024.(c) 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 is a renovation of a structure in which most of the major building systems are either replaced or upgraded.(3) State agency does not include a district agricultural association as described in Part 3 (commencing with Section 3801) of Division 3 of the Food and Agricultural Code.
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51	64		8316. (a) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), 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 alternative equivalent or higher rating system or standard, if any, is only acceptable when approved by the Director of General Services.
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53	66		(2) If the state agency concerned makes a finding that achieving LEED Gold conflicts with critical operational or security requirements, can be demonstrated to be cost ineffective, or conflicts with requirements in the California Building Code, the state agency shall instead obtain LEED Silver certification using the version of LEED that is in effect at the time the project schematic design documents are initiated by the state agency.
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55	68		(b) This section applies to projects for which the project schematic design documents are initiated by the state agency on or after January 1, 2024.
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57	70		(c) For purposes of this section:
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59	72		(1) LEED means the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design building certification program under the auspices of the United States Green Building Council.
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61	74		(2) Major renovation is a renovation of a structure in which most of the major building systems are either replaced or upgraded.
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63	76		(3) State agency does not include a district agricultural association as described in Part 3 (commencing with Section 3801) of Division 3 of the Food and Agricultural Code.