An Act to build resilience for Massachusetts communities
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to strengthen Massachusetts’ ability to withstand and recover from climate-related challenges. It authorizes the state to invest in improvements designed to enhance resilience against climate change impacts, such as extreme weather events and sea-level rise. The bill also seeks to preserve and improve the state’s environmental and recreational assets. It is an emergency measure to facilitate immediate action on these critical issues.
Key provisions
- Authorizes state funding for climate change adaptation and resilience projects.
- Directs investments in environmental and recreational asset preservation and improvement.
- Includes amendments related to specific resilience strategies.
- Establishes a framework for coordinating climate resilience efforts across state agencies.
- Addresses immediate needs for climate adaptation and preservation.
- Provides for the financing of improvements to enhance climate change adaptation, resiliency and the immediate preservation and improvement of environmental and recreational assets of the commonwealth.
- Includes amendments to existing laws to support resilience initiatives.
- Recognizes the urgency of addressing climate change impacts.
Who is affected
- Massachusetts residents
- State government agencies
- Environmental organizations
- Local municipalities
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Sponsors
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2 on record
Primary sponsor
Senate Committee on Ways and Means
Cosponsor
Maura T. Healey
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