MA·Bill·192nd Legislature (2021-2022)
HD 455
Resolve providing for an investigation and study by a special commission relative to the existential threat posed by nuclear weapons to the commonwealth of Massachusetts
Sponsor
Lindsay N. Sabadosa
Cosponsors
Patrick Joseph KearneyJames B. EldridgeNika C. ElugardoErika UyterhoevenJack Patrick Lewis
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Died in House committee
The 192nd Legislature (2021-2022) ended on 2021-12-31. 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 11-member citizens commission to investigate and recommend measures to protect Massachusetts from nuclear weapons threats and support global nuclear disarmament efforts, particularly in alignment with the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons. The commission will study and make recommendations to the legislature on potential actions including divesting state funds from companies involved in nuclear weapons development, disqualifying such companies from state contracts, and supporting the transition of nuclear weapons-related jobs within Massachusetts to climate and social needs sectors. Commission members will be appointed by various state officials from a public application process, with specific restrictions preventing anyone with ties to the nuclear weapons industry from serving, and Massachusetts Peace Action, Inc. will nominate candidates for six of the governor's seven appointments.
Note
Historical import. Session: 192nd
Full Bill Text
https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/HD455.pdf