H 778 Massachusetts House · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

Resolve to review, consider, and evaluate, and to establish a suitable body and/or special commission to consider climate change economic consequences

This bill establishes a special commission to study the economic impacts of climate change on Massachusetts. The commission would be made up of 21 members appointed by state leaders and experts, including scientists and insurance professionals. Its main tasks are to gather data, analyze different climate scenarios, and report on potential costs for insurance, financing, and public services. The group must hold regular hearings across the state and submit annual reports for up to five years.
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 23, 2024
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This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history

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Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 16, 2023
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Environment and Natural Resources
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Mike Day
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31st Middlesex