The bill HB2329 amends section 41-2562 of the Arizona Revised Statutes to enhance procurement practices related to volatile organic compounds (VOCs). The current law mandates that all procurement solicitations for VOC-containing commodities must include a request for substitute commodities that have lower or no volatile organic content. The new bill language clarifies that these substitute products must not exhibit increased toxicity compared to the original commodities.

In summary, the primary change introduced by HB2329 is the explicit requirement that substitute products for VOC-containing commodities must not only have lower or no VOC content but also must not be more toxic than the original products. This amendment aims to ensure that environmental and health considerations are prioritized in procurement processes.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 41-2562