S2233
An Act requiring an investigation of the advantages and disadvantages of participation by the commonwealth in multi-state or North American regional market-based compliance mechanisms, structures, or systems, including but not limited to the Western Climate Initiative
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Bill overview
This bill directs the Massachusetts state government to conduct an investigation into the potential benefits and drawbacks of Massachusetts joining collaborative efforts for climate change compliance, such as the Western Climate Initiative. The goal is to assess whether participating in these regional market-based systems would be advantageous for the Commonwealth. The investigation will consider various factors related to these mechanisms.
Key provisions
- Conduct an investigation into Massachusetts participation in multi-state and North American climate compliance systems.
- Specifically examine the Western Climate Initiative.
- Assess the advantages and disadvantages of such participation.
- The investigation should consider relevant economic and environmental factors.
Who is affected
- Massachusetts State Government
- Businesses operating in Massachusetts
- Environmental regulators in Massachusetts
- The Commonwealth’s energy sector
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Primary sponsor
Michael J. Barrett
Cosponsors
James B. Eldridge
Michael J. Barrett
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Bill S.2233 194th (Current)
An Act requiring an investigation of the advantages and disadvantages of participation by the commonwealth in multi-state or North American regional market-based compliance mechanisms, structures, or systems, including but not limited to the Western Climate Initiative
By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2233) of Michael J. Barrett and James B. Eldridge for legislation to require an investigation of the advantages and disadvantages of participation by the commonwealth in multi-state or North American regional market-based compliance mechanisms, structures, or systems, including but not limited to the Western Climate Initiative. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Michael J. Barrett Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means
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Displaying 5 actions for Bill S.2233
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 9/15/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 09/25/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 |
| 9/25/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 09/25/2025 from 01:00 PM-04:30 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 12/11/2025 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means |
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