MA·Bill·192nd Legislature (2021-2022)
SD 1042
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
Joanne M. Comerford
Cosponsors
Lindsay N. SabadosaJack Patrick LewisErika Uyterhoeven
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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 specifically examine potential actions such as divesting state funds from companies involved in nuclear weapons development, disqualifying nuclear weapons contractors from state contracts, and supporting the transition of nuclear weapons-related jobs in Massachusetts to climate and social needs sectors. Commission members will be appointed by various state officials from a public application process, with restrictions preventing current or former employees of nuclear weapons companies 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/SD1042.pdf