Massachusetts bills · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)
Massachusetts S 2594
An Act to provide green and healthy public colleges and universities
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Joint Committee on Higher Education
Cosponsors (10)
- Jacob R. Oliveira (Democratic)
- Vanna Howard (Democratic)
- Michael D. Brady (Democratic)
- James K. Hawkins (Democratic)
- Mike Connolly (Democratic)
- Patricia D. Jehlen (Democratic)
- James B. Eldridge (Democratic)
- Aaron L. Saunders (Democratic)
- Paul W. Mark (Democratic)
- Pavel M. Payano (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Massachusetts legislature· summary
Senate, September 2, 2025 -- The committee on Higher Education to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 949) of Jacob R. Oliveira, Vanna Howard, Michael D. Brady, James K. Hawkins and other members of the General Court for legislation to create a Green and Healthy Public College and University Building Planning Commission that will make recommendations for public higher education buildings relative to energy efficiency, spatial adequacy, life safety, accessibility, indoor environmental quality and public health, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2594).
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Oct 23, 2025 · Senate
Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means - Sep 8, 2025 · Senate
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently - Sep 8, 2025 · Senate
New draft of S949 - Sep 8, 2025 · Senate
Reported from the committee on Higher Education