Board of Public Works - Contract Review - Climate and Sustainability Information (BPW Climate Transparency Act)
In the House - Unfavorable Report by Government, Labor, and Elections; Withdrawn
Summary
The bill would require agencies to include specific climate‑related information when recommending contracts or public‑private partnership agreements to the Board of Public Works. It applies to a range of contracts, from construction to energy performance, and adds new reporting and agenda‑setting duties for designated liaisons. The goal is to make the state’s procurement decisions more transparent about greenhouse‑gas reductions, resilience, and green purchasing standards.
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