H 1864 Massachusetts House · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act relative to clean energy workforce standards and accountability

This bill establishes new standards and accountability measures for clean energy projects in Massachusetts funded by state resources. It defines who must follow these rules, including businesses and public utilities receiving state contracts or grants for renewable energy and climate initiatives. The legislation also sets specific criteria for identifying environmental justice populations, such as communities with lower incomes or significant minority populations. By clarifying these terms and requirements, the act aims to ensure that workforce standards are consistently applied across various state energy programs.
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 Feb 29, 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 Labor and Workforce Development
lower
1 primary · 26 co-sponsors

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