An Act to provide green and healthy public colleges and universities and address their deferred maintenance needs
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to improve the condition of Massachusetts’ public colleges and universities by addressing deferred maintenance and promoting environmentally sustainable building practices. It establishes a planning commission to guide these improvements, ensuring that buildings are ‘green and healthy.’ The commission will include members of the General Court to facilitate collaboration and oversight. Ultimately, the goal is to create more sustainable and functional learning environments for students and faculty.
Key provisions
- Creates a Green and Healthy Public College and University Building Planning Commission.
- Directs the commission to address deferred maintenance needs at public colleges and universities.
- Encourages the use of sustainable building practices in new construction and renovations.
- Requires the commission to consider factors such as energy efficiency, indoor air quality, and accessibility.
- The commission will include members of the General Court.
Who is affected
- Massachusetts public colleges and universities
- Students
- Faculty
- The General Court
- State taxpayers
Notable changes
- Establishes a dedicated commission to oversee building improvements and sustainability initiatives.
- Focuses on both physical maintenance and environmental considerations in building design.
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Sponsors
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21 on record
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
Christopher Richard Flanagan
Danillo A. Sena
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