H 3162 Massachusetts House · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act authorizing borrowing by cities and towns at zero percent from the Commonwealth for green energy sources

This bill allows cities and towns in Massachusetts to borrow money from the state without paying any interest. The funds can only be used for studying or developing green energy projects within those municipalities. By removing the interest cost, the legislation aims to make financing for local renewable energy initiatives more affordable. It directly affects local governments looking to invest in sustainable power sources.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
Senate Passage
Mar 2024
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023 Last action Jul 2, 2024
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
8
Key actions
2
Committee
1
Mar 28, 2024
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Paul Frost
RRepublican
MA
7th Worcester