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THIRD READING
Bill No: SCR 79
Author: Galgiani (D)
Amended: 3/3/14
Vote: 21
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SENATE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE : Senate Rule 28.8
SUBJECT : School and college textbooks: recycled paper
SOURCE : Author
DIGEST : This resolution urges the Superintendent of Public
Instruction, the President of the University of California, the
Chancellor of the California State University, and the
Chancellor of the California Community Colleges to ensure that
all persons in their respective jurisdictions responsible for
the procurement of school or college textbooks are aware of the
benefits of recycled paper, and that they consider those
benefits when purchasing textbooks for use in their respective
institutions.
ANALYSIS : This resolution makes the following legislative
findings:
1.The publication of the hundreds of thousands of school and
college textbooks annually used in California is responsible
for generating countless tons of paper waste.
2.New milling techniques can produce paper with over 80%
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recycled content that meets rigorous national standards for
the quality and durability of textbooks.
3.Many of the school district and college employees who are
responsible for purchasing textbooks are aware of their
options with respect to using instructional materials that
contain recycled paper, but it would serve the public interest
if there were greater awareness of the benefits of the use of
school and college textbooks published with recycled paper.
This resolution urges the Superintendent of Public Instruction,
the President of the University of California, the Chancellor of
the California State University, and the Chancellor of the
California Community Colleges to ensure that all persons in
their respective jurisdictions responsible for the procurement
of school or college textbooks are aware of the benefits of
recycled paper, and that they consider those benefits when
purchasing textbooks for use in their respective institutions.
FISCAL EFFECT : Fiscal Com.: Yes
PQ:nl 3/4/14 Senate Floor Analyses
SUPPORT/OPPOSITION: NONE RECEIVED
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