H927
Resolve to review, consider, and evaluate, and to establish a suitable body and/or special commission to consider climate change economic consequences
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Bill overview
This resolution seeks to create a special commission, potentially including members of the Massachusetts General Court, to investigate the economic consequences of climate change. The commission would be tasked with reviewing and evaluating these impacts. The goal is to establish a body that can provide recommendations and insights related to climate change’s economic effects within the state.
Key provisions
- Establish a special commission to study climate change economic consequences.
- The commission may include members of the General Court.
- The commission will review and evaluate the economic impacts of climate change.
- The resolution aims to provide recommendations based on the commission’s findings.
Who is affected
- Massachusetts residents
- Businesses operating in Massachusetts
- State government agencies
- Economic sectors impacted by climate change
Notable changes
- The resolution proposes the creation of a new commission focused specifically on the economic aspects of climate change.
- It builds upon similar resolutions (H.877, H.778, H.3495, H.3037, H.1044) addressing climate change issues.
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Primary sponsor
Michael S. Day
Cosponsor
Vincent Lawrence Dixon
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Resolve H.927 194th (Current)
Resolve to review, consider, and evaluate, and to establish a suitable body and/or special commission to consider climate change economic consequences
By Representative Day of Stoneham (by request), a petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 927) of Vincent Lawrence Dixon for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) to study the economic consequences of climate change. Environment and Natural Resources.
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Bill Information
Presenting Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.
Presenter: Michael S. Day (By Request)
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Displaying 4 actions for Resolve H.927
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Environment and Natural Resources |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 8/21/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 09/02/2025 from 1:00 PM-5:00 PM in A-1 |
| 2/26/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5149 |
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