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MA H3688
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
03/29/2021
In Committee
05/12/2022
05/12/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to the threat posed by nuclear weapons to the citizens of the Commonwealth. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a special citizens commission to investigate and report on measures necessary to protect the citizens of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts from the existential threat posed by nuclear weapons. The commission will make recommendations to the General Court, which may include the divestment of state funds from companies involved in the development, production, or maintenance of nuclear weapons, the disqualification of such vendors from state contracts, and other financial or legal measures to encourage the transition from nuclear weapons-related jobs and activities to those addressing the climate crisis and other social needs. The commission will consist of 11 Massachusetts residents appointed by various state officials and will be required to hold public hearings and submit a report with recommendations by July 31, 2024.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (8)
Lindsay Sabadosa (D)*,
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Nika Elugardo (D),
Natalie Higgins (D),
Patrick Kearney (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Erika Uyterhoeven (D),
Tommy Vitolo (D),
Last Action
No further action taken (on 01/03/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H3688 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H3688.pdf |
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