This bill mandates the State Capitol Joint Management Commission to develop, adopt, and implement an environmental sustainability plan for the State House Capitol Complex. The plan must encompass various initiatives aimed at enhancing energy efficiency, conserving water, adhering to the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) standards, promoting the use of locally sourced food, and reducing carbon emissions. Additionally, the commission is required to establish performance measures to track the progress of these initiatives and provide an annual report on the plan's implementation, which will be accessible to the public and posted on the websites of the Governor and the Legislature.

To support the execution of this sustainability plan, the bill introduces several amendments to existing laws. It emphasizes the commission's responsibility to consider environmental sustainability in its management and contracting processes. Furthermore, it establishes the requirement for the commission to revise the sustainability plan at least every four years and to appoint an advisory committee of experts in environmental sustainability to assist in its preparation and implementation. The bill aims to ensure that the State House Capitol Complex operates in an environmentally responsible manner while maintaining its historical and cultural integrity.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 52:31-39, 52:31-40, 52:31-41