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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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill directs the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to conduct an investigation into the potential benefits and drawbacks of participating in regional climate compliance programs, specifically examining the Western Climate Initiative and similar market-based systems. The goal is to assess whether joining these initiatives would be advantageous for the state’s environmental goals and economy. The investigation will consider various factors related to these programs.
Key provisions
- Conduct an investigation into multi-state and North American regional climate compliance mechanisms.
- Specifically examine the Western Climate Initiative.
- Assess the advantages and disadvantages of participation for Massachusetts.
- Consider environmental and economic impacts.
- The investigation should be conducted by relevant state agencies.
Who is affected
- Massachusetts State Government
- Utilities and Energy Sector
- Environmental Agencies
- Businesses in Massachusetts
Notable changes
- No specific changes to current law are outlined in the bill text.
- The bill focuses on an exploratory investigation rather than enacting new policies.
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3 on record
Primary sponsor
Michael J. Barrett
Cosponsors
James B. Eldridge
Michael J. Barrett
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