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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 25, 2026

H 962: An Act relative to the use of chlorpyrifos in the Commonwealth

By Representative Gordon of Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 962) of Kenneth I. Gordon relative to the use of chlorpyrifos in the Commonwealth. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill seeks to regulate chlorpyrifos, a pesticide linked to environmental harm and wildlife toxicity, aligning with environmental protection goals by restricting harmful chemical use.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 26, 2026

H 991: An Act ensuring safe drinking water in schools

By Representative Lipper-Garabedian of Melrose, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 991) of Kate Lipper-Garabedian and others relative to safe drinking water in schools. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill directly addresses safe drinking water in schools under Environment and Natural Resources, protecting public health from water contamination, a key environmental protection measure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Drinking Water

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 30, 2026

H 920: An Act for the establishment of a voucher program for home water filtration equipment

By Representative Connolly of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 920) of Mike Connolly, John R. Gaskey and Bud L. Williams for legislation to establish a voucher program for home water filtration equipment. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill establishes water filtration vouchers under Environment subject, directly addressing water quality protection by reducing household contaminants.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Drinking Water

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 6, 2026

H 3480: An Act transferring the Massachusetts Community Climate Bank to the Massachusetts Clean Energy Technology Center

By Representative Domb of Amherst, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3480) of Mindy Domb relative to transferring the Massachusetts Community Climate Bank to the Massachusetts Clean Energy Technology Center. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyTransfers Community Climate Bank to Clean Energy Technology Center, directing funds toward renewable energy infrastructure and climate initiatives.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentTransfers Climate Bank to Clean Energy Technology Center, advancing climate initiatives and clean energy funding without weakening protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 26, 2026

H 947: An Act relative to brownsfields assessment and remediation funds accessibility

By Representative Garry of Dracut, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 947) of Colleen M. Garry relative to communities being granted Brownsfields Assessment and Remediation Funds, notwithstanding the participation of the regional planning organization. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill provides funding for brownfields remediation, directly cleaning contaminated sites and advancing environmental protection under Environment and Natural Resources.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jun 25, 2026

S 2281: An Act bringing Mass Save in line with climate mandates

By Mr. Fernandes, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2281) of Dylan A. Fernandes for legislation to bring MassSave in line with climate mandates. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill aligns MassSave energy efficiency program with climate mandates, strengthening renewable energy infrastructure and efficiency standards per climate goals.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly aligns MassSave energy efficiency program with climate mandates, advancing environmental protection and emissions reduction goals.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Oct 9, 2025

H 1053: An Act to create a Merrimack River Collaborative

By Representative Shand of Newburyport and Senator Tarr, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1053) of Dawne Shand, Bruce E. Tarr and Francisco E. Paulino for legislation to create a Merrimack River Collaborative to monitor, improve, and restore water quality. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill creates collaborative to monitor, improve, and restore Merrimack River water quality under Environment and Natural Resources, directly advancing environmental protection and pollution control.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Water Quality

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passed · Massachusetts · House Nov 12, 2025

H 1059: An Act relative to fisheries conservation gear grant program

By Representative Turco of Winthrop, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1059) of Jeffrey Rosario Turco that the Division of Marine Fisheries establish a program for commercial fishing gear. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill establishes grant program for fisheries conservation gear, directly aligning with marine resource protection under Environment and Natural Resources subject area.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jun 25, 2026

S 652: An Act relative to the Quabbin Watershed Advisory Committee

By Mr. Oliveira, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 652) of Jacob R. Oliveira for legislation relative to the Quabbin Watershed advisory committee. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill establishes Quabbin Watershed Advisory Committee under Environment and Natural Resources, directly supporting watershed conservation and management as a natural resource protection measure.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Water Quality

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Aug 11, 2025

S 665: An Act relative to the removal and disposal of waste oil

By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 665) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to remove and dispose of waste oil. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill regulates waste oil disposal under Environment committee, preventing pollution and aligning with pollution control policies.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling

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