2013 Senate Bill 431

Give “biobased” products state purchasing preference

Introduced in the Senate

June 13, 2013

Introduced by Sen. Bruce Caswell (R-16)

To require the state to give preference in purchasing and procurement to products with a higher amount of “biobased” components.

Referred to the Committee on Appropriations

March 18, 2014

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

March 25, 2014

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

March 26, 2014

Passed in the Senate 35 to 2 (details)

Received in the House

March 26, 2014

Referred to the Committee on Oversight