Joe Fitzgibbon
HB 2251 status: Introduced — Effective date 7/1/2027 (updated Mar 25, 2026).
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Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
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Bill summary
HB 2251 proposes changes to the management and administration of state accounts funded by pollution fees under the Climate Commitment Act.
State administrative agencies responsible for climate funding and entities subject to pollution fees.
Not stated in the available source.
Not stated in the available source, though the bill alters the management of state revenue.
Effective date of July 1, 2027.
Potential for more efficient or modernized state fiscal oversight of climate-related revenue.
Risk of fund diversion and reduced transparency regarding the use of pollution-generated revenue.
The specific mechanisms for fund management and the precise impact on existing climate programs.
Modeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Mixed / Neutral
Mixed / Neutral
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Mixed / Neutral
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
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OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
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