BILL NUMBER:  SB 280
  VETOED	DATE: 09/22/2000




SEP 22 2000

To members of the Senate:

I am returning SB 280 without my signature.

This bill would require State buildings to exceed existing minimum
energy efficiency standards, and direct the Integrated Waste
Management Board to adopt more comprehensive "green" building
standards that would apply to State buildings constructed after July
1, 2003.

This bill is unnecessary.  In early August, I issued Executive Order
D-16-00 that directs the Secretary of State and Consumer Services
Agency to include sustainable building practices into the plans for
all new State buildings.  The order establishes the goal that State
buildings become the model of energy, water, and materials efficiency
while providing healthy, productive and comfortable indoor
environments and long term benefits to Californians.

Sincerely,



GRAY DAVIS