S 562 Massachusetts Senate · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act to reduce methane emissions

This bill directs the Massachusetts secretary of environmental protection to establish a statewide limit on methane gas emissions. The key provision requires that emissions be reduced by 30 percent below 2020 levels by the year 2030. To achieve this goal, the secretary must consult with the relevant state departments when setting the specific regulations. The law directly affects entities responsible for methane emissions across the Commonwealth by setting a clear reduction target.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
House Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023 Last action Feb 15, 2024
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How they voted

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

Actions timeline

Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 16, 2023
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Environment and Natural Resources
upper
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors

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