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H 4041 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act promoting environmental justice in Massachusetts

Summary
By Representative Connolly of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4041) of Mike Connolly for legislation to establish an office of green zone administration within the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs. Environment and Natural Resources.
Issues: ✓ EnergySupports EnergyEstablishes green zone office within Energy and Environmental Affairs, advancing environmental justice through clean energy infrastructure and equitable access, aligning with renewable energy promotion indicators.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentCreates office of green zone administration under environmental agency to advance environmental justice and address disproportionate environmental impacts.95% confidence
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Apr 2025
Senate Passage
Apr 2025
Governor
Introduced Apr 22, 2025 Last action Mar 30, 2026
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Apr 24, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Apr 22, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on Environment and Natural Resources
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Mike Connolly
DDemocratic
MA
26th Middlesex