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NJ A2308

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/9/2024

Primary Sponsor

Lisa Swain

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Origin

General Assembly

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the State Capitol Joint Management Commission to adopt and implement an environmental sustainability plan for the State House Complex, with revisions at least every four years

  • Mandates the plan include energy efficiency initiatives, water conservation techniques, LEED principles or comparable rating systems, and methods to reduce carbon emissions and the complex's carbon footprint

  • Requires consideration of locally produced foods (Jersey Fresh products) and compostable serviceware in State Capitol complex food services

  • Directs the commission to establish performance measures, provide annual progress reports to the public, and estimate expenditure increases with potential funding sources for plan implementation

  • Creates an advisory committee of environmental sustainability experts, including a Department of Environmental Protection representative, to assist with plan preparation and implementation

Legislative Description

Requires environmental sustainability plan for State House Complex.

Substituted by another Bill

Last Action

Substituted by S199 (2R)

1/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Environment, Natural Resources, and Solid Waste Committee1/9/2024

Full Bill Text

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