MA·Bill·191st Legislature (2019-2020)
HD 3477
Resolve creating a citizens commission concerning the commonwealth of Massachusetts being in alignment with the UN treaty on the prohibition of nuclear weapons
Sponsor
Lindsay N. Sabadosa
Cosponsors
Carlos GonzalezMike ConnollyKay KhanNatalie M. BlaisMindy DombJames B. EldridgePaul W. MarkDavid M. RogersTommy VitoloNika C. ElugardoNatalie M. HigginsJack Patrick LewisBrian W. Murray
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Died in House committee
The 191st Legislature (2019-2020) ended on 2021-01-06. 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 an 11-member Citizens Commission tasked with advancing Massachusetts' alignment with the 2017 UN Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons. The commission would consist of Massachusetts residents appointed by various state officials (including the Governor, Secretary of the Commonwealth, Attorney General, Speaker of the House, and Senate President), with six additional members nominated by Massachusetts Peace Action and appointed by the Governor. The commission members must publicly apply for their positions, cannot have ties to nuclear weapons production or maintenance facilities, and will serve without compensation while researching and gathering evidence to support the state's alignment with the international nuclear prohibition treaty.
Note
Historical import. Session: 191st
Full Bill Text
https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/HD3477.pdf