CaliforniaState agencies can use Green Globes for large building projects
For projects designed starting January 1, 2027, state agencies may use Green Globes ratings instead of LEED, including a lower rating when a stated exception applies.
What it does
For large state building projects, agencies may use Three Green Globes instead of LEED Gold. If a stated exception applies, they may use Two Green Globes instead of LEED Silver.
Argument forAgencies could choose Green Globes or LEED, giving project teams another way to meet the required building rating.
Argument againstAgencies might need to learn and manage another certification program when choosing Green Globes for a project.
More detail
State agencies may use Green Globes certification instead of LEED for covered projects. This covers new buildings and major renovations larger than 10,000 gross square feet undertaken by state agencies. A major renovation replaces or upgrades most major building systems. District agricultural associations are excluded. If an agency finds that the higher rating conflicts with critical operations or security, is demonstrably cost ineffective, or conflicts with the California Building Code, it must use LEED Silver or Two Green Globes instead. These changes apply to projects whose schematic design documents state agencies start on or after January 1, 2027.
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History
- 2026
- Sep 27Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 709, Statutes of 2026.Latest
- Sep 27Approved by the Governor Gavin Newsom.Became Law
- Aug 30Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 6 p.m.To Governor
- Aug 25In Senate. Ordered to engrossing and enrolling.Minor
- Vote recorded SB 1398 Rubio Senate Third Reading By Carrillo. Result: pass.Lower
- Aug 25Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 75. Noes 0. Page 6521.) Ordered to the Senate.Passed Assembly
- Aug 6Read second time. Ordered to third reading.Minor
- Aug 5From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 15. Noes 0.) (August 5).Minor
- Vote recorded Do pass. Result: pass.Lower
- Jun 25From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 20. Noes 0.) (June 24). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.Minor
- Jun 24
- Vote recorded Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]. Result: pass.Lower
- May 26Referred to Com. on G.O.Minor
- May 19In Assembly. Read first time. Held at Desk.Minor
- May 18Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 37. Noes 0. Page 4318.) Ordered to the Assembly.Passed Senate
- Vote recorded 3rd Reading. Result: pass.Upper
- May 5Read second time. Ordered to third reading.Minor
- May 4From committee: Be ordered to second reading pursuant to Senate Rule 28.8.Minor
- Apr 24Set for hearing May 4.
- Apr 22From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 7. Noes 0. Page 4010.) (April 22). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.Minor
- Vote recorded Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]. Result: pass.Upper
- Apr 17Set for hearing April 22.
- Apr 14From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on E.Q. with recommendation: To consent calendar. (Ayes 15. Noes 0. Page 3867.) (April 14). Re-referred to Com. on E.Q.Minor
- Vote recorded Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Environmental Quality] with the recommendation: To Consent Calendar. Result: pass.Upper
- Apr 9Set for hearing April 14.
- Apr 8Re-referred to Coms. on G.O. and E.Q.Minor
- Mar 25From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on RLS.Major
- Mar 4Referred to Com. on RLS.Minor
- Feb 23Read first time.Minor
- Feb 23From printer. May be acted upon on or after March 23.
- Feb 20Introduced. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.Introduced
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