S 1488 Massachusetts Senate · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

Resolve providing for an investigation and study by a special commission relative to the existential threats posed by nuclear weapons and climate change to the commonwealth of Massachusetts

This bill establishes a special citizens commission to investigate how Massachusetts can transition away from nuclear weapons development and production toward green technologies that address climate change. The commission will study the state's economic dependence on nuclear activities, assess current public investments in that sector, and propose financial or legal strategies to support the shift to climate-focused jobs. The 11-member panel will be appointed by state officials and community groups, with strict rules requiring members to be free of conflicts of interest and to conduct their work openly through public hearings. Ultimately, the commission will determine what federal assistance is needed and how the state can leverage those resources to implement its recommendations.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
May 2024
House Passage
Apr 2024
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023 Last action May 16, 2024
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This bill passed the House. No roll call record of that vote is available.
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Total actions
8
Key actions
3
Committee
2
May 16, 2024
Senate · Reported by committee
Resolve reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
Apr 25, 2024
House · Passed
House concurred
Apr 4, 2024
House · Passed
House concurred
Feb 16, 2023
House · Passed
House concurred
Feb 16, 2023
Senate · Referred to committee
Referred to the committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors

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