H 4463
An Act to provide green and healthy public colleges and universities
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Bill overview
This bill establishes a Green and Healthy Public College and University Building Planning Commission to assess and recommend standards for creating healthier and more energy-efficient buildings at public colleges and universities in Massachusetts. It also creates a dedicated fund to finance these improvements, aiming for all public higher education buildings to meet these standards by 2037. The commission will consider factors like indoor air quality, accessibility, and sustainability.
Key provisions
- Creates a Green and Healthy Public College and University Building Planning Commission.
- Establishes a dedicated fund (Green and Healthy Public College and University Building Fund) to support building improvements.
- Requires the commission to develop standards for green and healthy public higher education buildings.
- Sets a goal for all public higher education buildings to meet these standards by December 31, 2037.
- Mandates a plan for implementing these standards, including cost estimates and funding strategies.
- Requires public hearings and consultation with employee organizations during the assessment process.
- Prioritizes addressing buildings with the greatest needs first.
- Directs the commission to consider environmental conditions, community resources, and student demographics when making recommendations.
Who is affected
- Public colleges and universities in Massachusetts
- Students at public colleges and universities
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Primary sponsor
Joint Committee on Higher Education
Cosponsors
Aaron L. Saunders
Christine P. Barber
Christopher Richard Flanagan
Danillo A. Sena
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Bill H.4463 194th (Current)
An Act to provide green and healthy public colleges and universities
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Bill Information
Sponsor: Joint Committee on Higher Education Status: Referred to House Committee on Rules
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Bill History
Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.4463
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 9/11/2025 | House | Reported from the committee on Higher Education |
| 9/11/2025 | House | New draft of H1426 |
| 9/11/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently |
| 10/2/2025 | House | Discharged to the committee on House Rules |
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