MA·Bill·193rd Legislature (2023-2024)
H 738
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
Introduced 2023-02-16Last action 2024-12-31 — No further action taken
Sponsor
N/ACosponsors
Lindsay N. SabadosaJoanne M. ComerfordJack Patrick LewisErika UyterhoevenNatalie M. HigginsDavid Henry Argosky LeBoeufPatrick Joseph KearneyTommy VitoloRuth B. BalserSimon CataldoSamantha MontañoJames C. Arena-DeRosaMike ConnollyCarmine Lawrence GentileKay KhanDanillo A. SenaMarjorie C. DeckerMary S. KeefeJacob R. Oliveira
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Died in House committee
The 193rd Legislature (2023-2024) ended on 2024-07-31. This bill was introduced when the session adjourned and did not advance to enactment.
Legislative Progress
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Introduced
2
In Committee
3
Passed Chamber
4
Enacted / Signed
Summary
This bill establishes a special citizens commission of 11 Massachusetts residents to study how the state can transition away from nuclear weapons-related industries toward green technology sectors that address climate change. The commission will investigate the extent to which Massachusetts jobs, businesses, and communities depend on nuclear weapons development and production, examine state investments in these activities, and recommend financial and legal measures to facilitate a shift toward climate-focused industries. The commission will also identify what federal assistance would be needed to implement this transition and how Massachusetts could leverage federal support, with members appointed by various state officials including the governor, who must select most appointees from nominees provided by the Massachusetts Warheads to Windmills Coalition.
Note
Historical import. Session: 193rd
Full Bill Text
https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H738.pdf