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S 2594 Massachusetts Senate · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act to provide green and healthy public colleges and universities

Summary
Senate, September 2, 2025 -- The committee on Higher Education to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 949) of Jacob R. Oliveira, Vanna Howard, Michael D. Brady, James K. Hawkins and other members of the General Court for legislation to create a Green and Healthy Public College and University Building Planning Commission that will make recommendations for public higher education buildings relative to energy efficiency, spatial adequacy, life safety, accessibility, indoor environmental quality and public health, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2594).
Issues: ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates commission to improve energy efficiency, accessibility, and safety in public college buildings, directly enhancing educational infrastructure for higher education.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill creates commission to recommend energy efficiency improvements for public college buildings, directly promoting energy efficiency as a key component of energy infrastructure policy.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill creates commission to recommend energy efficiency for public college buildings, directly advancing environmental protection through reduced energy consumption.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Sep 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Sep 8, 2025 Last action Oct 23, 2025
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Total actions
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Committee
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Oct 23, 2025
Upper · Passed
Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
upper
Sep 8, 2025
Upper · Passed
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently
upper
Sep 8, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported from the committee on Higher Education
upper
0 primary · 10 co-sponsors

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