H1426
An Act to provide green and healthy public colleges and universities and address their deferred maintenance needs
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Bill overview
This bill aims to improve the environmental sustainability and overall health of Massachusetts’ public colleges and universities while addressing significant deferred maintenance issues at these institutions. It proposes the creation of a planning commission to guide green building projects and prioritize repairs. The bill seeks to modernize facilities and create healthier learning environments for students and staff. It also intends to ensure that these institutions are more environmentally responsible.
Key provisions
- Establish a Green and Healthy Public College and University Building Planning Commission.
- Address deferred maintenance needs at public colleges and universities.
- Promote sustainable building practices and energy efficiency.
- Create healthier learning environments for students and faculty.
- Include members of the General Court on the planning commission.
Who is affected
- Massachusetts public colleges and universities
- Students
- Faculty
- The General Court
- State taxpayers
Notable changes
- The bill establishes a dedicated commission to oversee green building initiatives.
- It prioritizes addressing long-standing deferred maintenance issues.
- It encourages the adoption of sustainable building practices.
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Christine P. Barber
Christopher Richard Flanagan
Danillo A. Sena
David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf
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Bill H.1426 194th (Current)
An Act to provide green and healthy public colleges and universities and address their deferred maintenance needs
By Representatives Cruz of Salem and Saunders of Belchertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1426) of Manny Cruz, Lindsay N. Sabadosa and others for legislation to address the deferred maintenance needs of public institutions of higher education and for the creation of a green and healthy public college and university building planning commission (including members of the General Court). Higher Education.
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Presenters: Manny Cruz , Aaron L. Saunders
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Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.1426
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Higher Education |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 5/20/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/03/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-1 |
| 9/11/2025 | House | Accompanied a new draft, see H4463 |
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