S.1922

Relative to the Massachusetts fund for vulnerable countries most affected by climate change

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Establishes the Massachusetts Fund for Vulnerable Countries Most Affected by Climate Change.

The bill creates the Massachusetts Fund for Vulnerable Countries Most Affected by Climate Change, a fund to support underdeveloped nations in adapting to climate change. It allows taxpayers to voluntarily contribute to this fund through their personal income tax returns. The fund will receive contributions from the state and private donations, and it will transfer funds to the United Nations Least Developed Countries Fund. The bill also mandates audits and reports to ensure transparency and accountability.

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Where it stands

Current
Ways and Means Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Apr 8, 2025

10:00 AM

Joint Committee on Revenue Hearing

History

Jul 6

Senate

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means

Apr 1

Senate

Reporting date extended to Thursday June 25, 2026

Apr 2, 2025

Joint

Hearing scheduled for 04/08/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1