MA·Bill·192nd Legislature (2021-2022)
S 1555
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
Introduced 2021-03-29Last action 2022-05-05 — Resolve reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
Sponsor
Joanne M. Comerford
Cosponsors
Lindsay N. SabadosaJack Patrick LewisErika UyterhoevenJames B. EldridgeAdam G. Hinds
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Died in Senate 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 residents from the threat of nuclear weapons and support global nuclear disarmament efforts, in alignment with the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons. The commission will study and make recommendations to the state 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 in Massachusetts to positions addressing climate change and other social needs. Commission members will be appointed by various state officials including the Governor, Speaker of the House, Senate President, Secretary of the Commonwealth, and Attorney General, with specific provisions ensuring appointees have no ties to the nuclear weapons industry and that six of the Governor's appointments come from nominees provided by Massachusetts Peace Action, Inc.
Note
Historical import. Session: 192nd
Full Bill Text
https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1555.pdf