Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 2233: An Act requiring an investigation of the advantages and disadvantages of participation by the commonwealth in multi-state or North American regional market-based compliance mechanisms, structures, or systems, including but not limited to the Western Climate Initiative
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 2233 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act requiring an investigation of the advantages and disadvantages of participation by the commonwealth in multi-state or North American regional market-based compliance mechanisms, structures, or systems, including but not limited to the Western Climate Initiative. Primary sponsor: Mike Barrett (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (December 11, 2025): Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2233) of Michael J. Barrett and James B. Eldridge for legislation to require an investigation of the advantages and disadvantages of participation by the commonwealth in multi-state or North American regional market-based compliance mechanisms, structures, or systems, including but not limited to the Western Climate Initiative. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Barrett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Third Middlesex |
| Jamie Eldridge | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Middlesex and Worcester |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
- Hearing rescheduled to 09/25/2025 from 01:00 PM-04:30 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time
- Hearing scheduled for 09/25/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy