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- Signed chap.380
- Delivered to governor
- Returned to assembly
- Passed senateVote 55–2
- 3rd reading cal.927
- Substituted for S5779
- Referred to rules
- Delivered to senate
- Passed assembly
- Ordered to third reading rules cal.153
- Rules report cal.153
- Reported
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- Reported referred to rules
- Print number 7246b
- Amend and recommit to ways and means
- Reported referred to ways and means
- Print number 7246a
- Amend and recommit to governmental operations
- Referred to governmental operations
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Enacts the state green building construction act; repealer
Senate Floor Calendar · Sponsor Antoine M. Thompson
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:A7246B
Title of bill
An act to amend the public buildings law, in relation to establishing the state green building construction act, and to repeal article 13 of the energy law relating thereto
Purpose or general idea of bill
To make changes to Chapter 565 of 2008, which requires all new construction and substantial reconstruction projects undertaken by the State to comply with green building principles.
Summary of specific provisions
The bill amends chapter 565 of 2008 in order to amend the public build- ings law to require that construction and substantial renovation of state buildings comply with "green" building standards established by the Office of General Services (OGS). OGS will issue regulations in consultation with the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), the Department of Health (DOH), the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York (DASNY), the Department of State (DOS), the Department of Education (SED), the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preserva- tion (OPRHP), and any other agency deemed necessary.
Chapter 565 of 2008 placed these requirements on the Department of Envi- ronmental Conservation in consultation with NYSERDA. In consultation with the Executive Chamber, it has been determined that the Office of General Services is the more appropriate agency to issue and enforce the regulations that law envisioned.
Justification
Several states already have policies that require green building prac- tices for public buildings, including Arizona, California, Pennsylvania, and Washington. In 2006, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency required all newly initiated major building construction projects to achieve the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Gold Standard. Green buildings use resources, including energy, water, materials, and land more efficiently and effectively and provide healthier environments for working, learning, and living. Green buildings minimize the negative environmental consequences by lessening changes to the natural environ- ment; using recycled or recyclable material; incorporating renewable and energy efficient power generation systems; using water resources more efficiently and producing less waste. Green buildings provide employees with a healthier indoor work environment by effectively controlling air ventilation systems and using alternative paints, finishes, adhesives, furniture, and fabrics that do not negatively affect air quality. By building green, the state can save money by reducing maintenance costs and create sustainable buildings, which would foster new developments in green technologies.
New York was among the first states in the Nation to offer a tax incen- tive program for the developers and builders of environmentally friendly
buildings. New York has signed into law measures intended to encourage building owners and developers to design, construct, and operate build- ings that are more in harmony with the environment. The purpose of this act is to amend Chapter 565 of 2008 to more effectively promote the development of high performance green sustainable buildings undertaken by the State.
Prior legislative history
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Fiscal implications
Potential savings to the state.
Effective date
This act shall take effect 365 days after enactment, except for Section 2, which shall take effect concurrently with Chapter 565 of 2008.
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