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H 5368

Study Order

194th Legislature (2025-2026)

Establishes a formal study by the Environment and Natural Resources Committee to assess climate change staffing levels and report findings plus draft legislation by Dec 31, 2026.

Reported on the residue, see H1044
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Bill Summary · H 5368

Summary of Bill H.5368 (194th Legislature, Massachusetts)

Purpose and main intent

  • Establishes a process to study climate change staffing levels within the Commonwealth.
  • The bill directs the Environment and Natural Resources committee to investigate climate change staffing needs and report findings, along with any recommended legislation, by December 31, 2026.

Key provisions and changes

  • Authorization for the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources to sit during a recess of the General Court to conduct the investigation.
  • Specifically references House Document 1044, which concerns climate change staffing levels.
  • Requires the committee to:
    • Report the results of the investigation and study to the General Court.
    • Include recommendations, if any.
    • Include drafts of legislation necessary to implement the recommendations.
    • File the report and drafts with the Clerk of the Massachusetts House of Representatives by December 31, 2026.
  • The measure is procedural in nature, establishing a study and reporting timeline rather than enacting new programmatic funding or duties itself.

Who or what would be affected

  • The primary entity affected is the Massachusetts General Court, specifically the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources, which would undertake the study.
  • Likely impact on state agencies involved in climate change response and staffing (as the study would examine staffing levels), though no specific agencies are named in the bill text itself.
  • Potential downstream impact if the study leads to new laws or changes in budget allocations or staffing requirements related to climate change initiatives.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • The bill authorizes committee action during a recess of the General Court to conduct the study.
  • Filing deadline for the report and draft legislation: December 31, 2026.
  • Report to be submitted to the Clerk of the House of Representatives; the action history indicates review and favorable reporting by the Environment and Natural Resources Committee and subsequent referrals in the legislative process.

Notes

  • The bill functions as a formal study order rather than introducing specific policy changes or funding mechanisms.
  • The outcome depends on the committee’s findings and any resulting proposed legislation to address climate change staffing levels.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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