MA S2131

Bill

Establishing a Climate Policy Commission

Introduced
03/29/2021

In Committee
08/08/2022

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to establish a Climate Policy Commission. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a Climate Policy Commission, an independent state agency responsible for tracking and assessing progress towards meeting greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals set by the state. The Commission will be led by a board with members appointed by the Attorney General and Governor, including representatives from environmental justice communities and academic institutions. The Commission will have the authority to monitor the affordability, effectiveness, and equity implications of greenhouse gas reduction efforts, and to provide recommendations to the Governor and legislature. The Commission will also hold public hearings and serve as a central repository for data and analysis related to climate change and greenhouse gas emissions.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (11)

Mike Barrett (D)*, Michael Brady (D), Jo Comerford (D), Brendan Crighton (D), Jamie Eldridge (D), Jason Lewis (D), Mike Moore (D), Becca Rausch (D), Maria Robinson (D), Lindsay Sabadosa (D), Dan Sena (D),

Last Action

Ought NOT to pass (under Joint Rule 10) and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session (on 08/08/2022)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S2131

(12 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S2131
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S2131.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H2226	Creating a commission to study the need to reduce salt and sugar content in meals served in restaurants, schools, and public spaces	Accompanied a study order, see H5197	Similar To
H275	Establishing a special commission on two-generation approaches to childhood education	Accompanied a study order, see H4909	Similar To
H538	Relative to the safety of schools, residences, and public assemblies	Accompanied H653	Similar To
S1186	To establish the Massachusetts works progress administration	Accompanied a study order, see S2691	Similar To
S130	Establishing a commission on the status of children and youth	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S1523	Relative to requiring trauma kits in public buildings	Accompanied a study order, see S2770	Similar To
S1601	Establishing a public safety building authority and assistance program	Accompanied a new draft, see S2971	Similar To
S2091	Establishing a special commission to investigate and study the feasibility of establishing a municipal building financing authority	Accompanied a study order, see S2620	Similar To
S2244	To establish a Massachusetts Public Arts Program	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S490	To ensure a complete, accurate, and equitable census count	Accompanied a study order, see H5026	Similar To
S579	To reduce single-use plastics from the environment	Accompanied a new draft, see S2896	Similar To
S709	To establish minimum reimbursement rates to insurance claimants	Accompanied a new draft, see S2928	Similar To

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MA S2131

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