Dive Brief:

• The Ohio Senate Concurrent Resolution 25 bill seeks to ban the use of the LEED rating system for state-funded construction. 
• Supporters of the bill claim that the newest version of LEED green-building standards might lead to lower profits. 
• Backed by special interest groups, the bill will be voted on by a committee on Tuesday. 

Dive Insight:

Introduced to the Ohio Senate last year, the resolution advocates for the use of American National Standards Institute practices over LEED practices in state agencies. In a state that adopted LEED standards in government-funded school construction in past years, this bill has implications for any company looking to conduct business with the state of Ohio in the future.