Massachusetts 194th General Court Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

S1444 — An Act providing state grants for municipal sustainability directors

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

In plain language

The bill provides state grants to municipalities to hire sustainability directors.

This bill allocates state funds for municipalities to create positions focused on sustainability. These sustainability directors will help guide local efforts to improve environmental practices.

What this means for you
  • Environment: This means local communities will have dedicated personnel to help implement environmental sustainability measures.

Summary

An Act providing state grants for municipal sustainability directors

Bill Text

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  • Chapter 29

    Section 2EEEEEE: There shall be established and set up on the books of the commonwealth a separate fund known as the Municipal Sustainability Director Fund. The fund shall be credited with appropriations or other money authorized or transferred by the general court and specifically designated to be credited to the fund. Amounts credited to the fund shall be expended to support cities and towns to fund an environmental sustainability director position. Money remaining in the fund at the end of a fiscal year shall not revert to the General Fund. The fund shall not be subject to section 5C of chapter 29.

    This creates a new fund dedicated to supporting environmental sustainability director positions in cities and towns.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 203 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (203)

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Frequently asked questions

What does S1444 do?
An Act providing state grants for municipal sustainability directors
Who sponsors S1444?
S1444 is sponsored by James B. Eldridge (Democrat).
What is the current status of S1444?
This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track S1444?
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