Environment

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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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 6, 2026

H 3569: An Act relative to carbon emission reduction and advanced nuclear energy generation

By Representative Saunders of Belchertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3569) of Aaron L. Saunders relative to carbon emission reduction and advanced nuclear energy generation. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill explicitly targets carbon emission reduction and advances nuclear energy generation, aligning with clean energy promotion and emission reduction goals.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly targets carbon emission reduction and advances nuclear energy, a low-carbon alternative, directly supporting environmental protection goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Nuclear

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 31, 2025

S 56: An Act protecting our soil and farms from PFAS contamination

By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 56) of Joanne M. Comerford, Sal N. DiDomenico, Jason M. Lewis, Michael O. Moore and others for legislation to protect our soil and farms from PFAS contamination. Agriculture.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly protects soil/farms from PFAS contamination, a key environmental hazard, aligning with protection indicators95% confidence

Sub-Topics Drinking Water

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Oct 20, 2025

S 638: Resolve establishing a coastal waters wastewater financing commission

By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 638) of Mark C. Montigny, Christopher M. Markey and Mark D. Sylvia that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) to establish a coastal waters wastewater financing commission. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill establishes commission to study coastal wastewater financing under Environment subject, directly supporting pollution control and conservation of coastal waters.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Coastal & Flood Protection

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Aug 11, 2025

S 556: An Act establishing a lithium-ion battery stewardship program

By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 556) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Michael D. Brady and Dylan A. Fernandes for legislation to establish a lithium-ion battery stewardship program. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyEstablishes lithium-ion battery stewardship program, enabling responsible management of renewable energy storage infrastructure critical for clean energy adoption.92% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentEstablishes lithium-ion battery stewardship program to manage end-of-life disposal, reducing pollution and promoting recycling of hazardous materials per Environment and Natural Resources subject.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Storage Recycling

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passed · Massachusetts · House Aug 11, 2025

H 926: An Act to save recycling costs in the commonwealth

By Representative Day of Stoneham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 926) of Michael S. Day relative to recycling costs. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill focuses on reducing recycling costs, supporting environmental conservation by maintaining recycling program viability under Environment committee.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 26, 2026

H 949: An Act to ensure safe drinking water for state funding eligibility in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

By Representative Gaskey of Carver, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 949) of John R. Gaskey and Chris Thibeault for legislation to ensure safe drinking water for state funding eligibility. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates safe drinking water standards for state funding eligibility, directly protecting water resources and aligning with environmental protection under Environment and Natural Resources.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Drinking Water

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