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MA S472
MA S472Establishing sustainable and equitable funding for climate change adaptation and mitigation
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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to establish sustainable and equitable funding for climate change adaptation and mitigation. Environment and Natural Resources.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a Climate & Community Resilience Fund to support addressing the causes and impacts of climate change, with a focus on communities with significant populations of low-income people, Black, Indigenous, and people of color, and those who have faced disproportionate environmental injustices. The fund will be governed by an 11-member independent board, two-thirds of whom will be representatives of community-based organizations. The fund can be used for a range of activities, including supporting equitable initiatives, providing community-based resilience centers, workforce development, and implementing state, regional, and local climate plans. The bill also establishes a fee on property insurance to provide sustainable funding for the program, with provisions to ensure affordability and reduce administrative costs.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (6)
Sal DiDomenico (D)*,
Jo Comerford (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Carmine Gentile (D),
Vanna Howard (D),
Pavel Payano (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2649 (on 02/15/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S472 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S472.pdf |
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