An Act establishing a commission to study the financial relationship between Massachusetts entities and companies owned by the Chinese government
This bill creates a special commission to investigate financial ties between Massachusetts businesses and companies owned by the Chinese government. The commission will examine what assets Chinese firms hold in the state, how their operations impact local industries, and what risks these relationships pose to the state's economy and sovereignty. Its members will include state legislative leaders, executive department heads, university officials, and representatives from various business groups. The commission must submit a final report with its findings and recommendations to the state legislature by December 31, 2025.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
Senate Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023
Last action May 15, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
5
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 16, 2023
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies
lower
1 primary · 6 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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