S.2879

Creates Office of Sustainability.

Introduced·3/4/24
Introduced Text

New Jersey S2879 establishes an Office of Sustainability to implement environmental measures in state buildings.

New Jersey S2879 creates the Office of Sustainability within the Department of the Treasury. This office will develop and implement environmental sustainability measures in all state buildings, focusing on improving energy efficiency, increasing water conservation, reducing carbon footprints, and adopting green building principles. The office will also oversee standardized energy audits every three years and coordinate with the Division of Purchase and Property to ensure state agencies procure energy-efficient and sustainable products.

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Where it stands

Current
Budget and Appropriations Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

D
1
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Environment and Energy Committee: Reported Favorably

3 Yea

DDD

1 Nay

R

1 Not Voting

R

Calendar

Jun 10, 2024

10:00 AM

Senate Environment and Energy Hearing

History

Jun 10, 2024

Senate

Reported from Senate Committee, 2nd Reading

Jun 10, 2024

Senate

Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee

Mar 4, 2024

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee