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SB 1398 allows state building projects to use Green Globes certification as an alternative to LEED

Original title: State agencies: building and renovation projects: Green Globes certification.

August 30, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This bill expands the compliance options for state agencies managing large building projects, allowing them to select between and standards to meet environmental requirements.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

State agencies

State agencies must now evaluate and select between LEED and Green Globes certification standards for new building projects.

What changed

Last recorded activity August 30, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

State agencies may now choose to obtain certification instead of certification for new construction and major renovation projects larger than 10,000 square feet. This change applies to projects where are initiated on or after January 1, 2027.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

This bill expands the compliance options for state agencies managing large building projects, allowing them to select between and standards to meet environmental requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this bill remove the requirement for environmental certification?
No, it provides an alternative certification system () alongside the existing requirement.
When do these new rules take effect?
The requirements apply to projects where are initiated on or after January 1, 2027.

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Diversification of Green Building Standards

The state is moving from a single-standard (LEED) requirement to a multi-standard approach by incorporating Green Globes as an equivalent option.

Connected Entities

otherGreen GlobesThe alternative sustainability certification standard introduced by the bill.Map →
otherCalifornia Building CodeThe regulatory code that state projects must comply with.Map →
otherLEEDLeadership in Energy and Environmental Design, the existing certification standaMap →

Sources

Open source document

openstates.org

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