Massachusetts bills · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)
Massachusetts S 949
An Act to provide green and healthy public colleges and universities and address their deferred maintenance needs
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Jacob R. Oliveira (Democratic)
Cosponsors (9)
- 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
By Mr. Oliveira, a 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. Higher Education.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Sep 8, 2025 · Senate
Accompanied a new draft, see S2594 - May 20, 2025 · Legislature
Hearing scheduled for 06/03/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-1 - Feb 27, 2025 · House
House concurred - Feb 27, 2025 · Senate
Referred to the committee on Higher Education