Bill > S1198

This bill aims to establish workforce standards and accountability for clean energy projects funded or supported by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Key provisions include: 1. Defining key terms such as "Applicant," "Project," "Commonwealth," "environmental justice population," and "municipality at high risk from the effects of climate change." 2. Requiring all successful applicants for clean energy contracts, grants, and tax incentives to provide documentation and certifications related to workforce development, economic development, diversity and inclusion, labor relations, and compliance with labor laws. 3. Disqualifying applicants that have been debarred by the federal government or Commonwealth and allowing for suspension or termination of successful applicants who fail to provide accurate certifications. 4. Expanding the Massachusetts Clean Energy Technology Center's board to include representatives from the Massachusetts AFL-CIO and the Massachusetts Building Trades Council. 5. Requiring the Center to develop and implement 5-year workforce development plans to support the clean energy industry, including outreach and recruitment, training capacity expansion, and ensuring excellent working conditions for all workers. The overall intent of the bill is to promote workforce development, economic development, and equitable access to clean energy jobs in the Commonwealth, while also holding applicants accountable for their labor practices.

Labor and Employment

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1198