Relates to definition of tropical hardwoods for purposes of state purchasing restrictions
Summary
Includes additional definitions for procedures relating to state purchasing of tropical hardwoods; requires state to maximize the use of environmentally preferable building materials; requires use of information provided by forest certifiers; requires the governor to develop a list of eligible forest certifiers and a chain of custody certifiers.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jul 2017
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jul 10, 2017
Last action Dec 15, 2017
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Jul 10, 2017
Assembly · Referred to committee
REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS
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