SF2156 Summary

• Requires the Commissioner of Administration to establish maximum acceptable global warming potential standards for eligible materials (carbon steel rebar, structural steel, concrete, and asphalt paving mixtures) used in state construction projects by January 15, 2026 for concrete in buildings and January 15, 2028 for steel and pavement materials.

• Establishes an Environmental Standards Procurement Task Force by October 1, 2023 to examine implementation of environmental product declaration requirements and greenhouse gas emission standards, with representatives from state agencies, industry groups, labor organizations, and environmental advocates.

• Requires the Commissioners of Administration and Transportation to establish procurement processes incorporating maximum global warming potential standards into bidding by the deadline dates established in the bill.

• Creates a pilot program by July 1, 2024 to gather lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions data from vendors, with results posted in a publicly accessible database on the Department of Administration's website.

• Appropriates $300,000 to the Commissioner of Transportation and $200,000 to the Commissioner of Administration in fiscal year 2024 for implementation, with funds available until June 30, 2025.