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MA S1555

MA S1555
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

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Introduced
03/29/2021
In Committee
05/05/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to provide for an investigation and study by a special commission relative to the existential threat posed by nuclear weapons to the commonwealth of Massachusetts. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

AI Summary

This bill proposes the creation of a special citizens commission to investigate and report on measures to protect Massachusetts residents from the existential threat posed by nuclear weapons. The commission would make recommendations to the state legislature, which could include divesting state funds from companies involved in nuclear weapons development, disqualifying such companies from state contracts, and transitioning nuclear weapons-related jobs and activities to address the climate crisis and other social needs. The commission would consist of 11 Massachusetts residents appointed by the state government, with input from the public, and would be required to hold public hearings across the state to inform citizens and legislators about the humanitarian consequences of nuclear weapons and the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons. The commission would submit its findings and recommendations to the state legislature by July 31, 2024.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Justice

Sponsors (6)

Last Action

Resolve reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 05/05/2022)
(15 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1555
Bill https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1555.pdf
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