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NJ S1232
NJ S1232Directs DEP to develop guidelines concerning State and local government purchase of goods made from recycled material.
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Introduced
02/03/2022
02/03/2022
In Committee
02/03/2022
02/03/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024
01/08/2024
Introduced Session
2022-2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill would require the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to develop, and update as appropriate, guidelines on recommended recovered material content percentages for use by State and local agencies when entering into contracts for the purchase of goods to encourage the maximum purchase of goods made with recycled material. The bill provides that these guidelines may be based upon, or incorporate by reference, guidelines developed by the United States Environmental Protection Agency, including but not limited to the recommended recovered materials content levels specified in the United States Environmental Protection Agency's Consolidated Recovered Materials Advisory Notice. The bill would require the Director of the Division of Purchase and Property and the Director of the Division of Property Management and Construction in the Department of the Treasury, and all State and local agencies having authority to contract for the purchase of goods or services to ensure that all product specifications for new procurements advertised after the bill is enacted into law reflect the guidelines developed, or updated, if applicable and to the extent practical and feasible.
AI Summary
This bill would require the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to develop and update guidelines on recommended recovered material content percentages for use by state and local agencies when purchasing goods, in order to encourage the purchase of goods made with recycled material. The guidelines may be based on or incorporate guidelines developed by the United States Environmental Protection Agency. The bill would also require state and local agencies with the authority to contract for the purchase of goods or services to ensure that their product specifications reflect the DEP's guidelines, to the extent practical and feasible, for new procurements after the bill's effective date. The bill provides some exceptions for certain pre-existing contractual obligations and situations where following the guidelines would delay project completion or increase costs.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee (on 02/03/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/S1232 |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/S1500/1232_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/S1500/1232_I1.PDF |
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