Bill > H5343

This bill establishes several environmental sustainability measures for state purchasing and operations. It prohibits state agencies from buying single-serving bottled water when public water is available, mandates the purchase of electric vehicles (EVs) for state fleets with a goal of 45% zero-emissions vehicles by 2030, and requires the installation of at least 200 EV charging stations at state properties by 2030. The bill also requires state agencies to invest in renewable energy and energy-efficient technologies for state buildings, aiming to reduce energy use intensity by 20% by 2030 and 40% by 2050. Additionally, the legislation mandates recycling and composting programs in state facilities, including the use of biodegradable materials in state cafeterias by 2026, and prohibits the purchase and use of gasoline-powered leaf blowers by state agencies starting in 2025 and 2028, respectively. Each section requires annual reporting by January 31 to the Executive Climate Change Coordinating Council (EC4), legislative leadership, and the governor, detailing progress on these environmental initiatives. The bill also requires at least one custodian in public buildings to be certified in composting and recycling fundamentals, demonstrating a comprehensive approach to reducing the state's environmental footprint.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

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