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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 19, 2026

H 1012: An Act relative to further testing after a CSO event

By Representative Nguyen of Andover, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1012) of Tram T. Nguyen relative to further testing after combined sewage overflow events. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires further testing after sewage overflows to monitor pollution, directly supporting environmental protection and pollution control in waterways.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Oct 9, 2025

H 961: An Act relative to the Office of the State Climatologist

By Representative Gordon of Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 961) of Kenneth I. Gordon relative to the office of the state climatologist within the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentCreates Office of State Climatologist within Energy and Environmental Affairs to provide climate data for policy decisions, directly advancing environmental monitoring and planning.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Aug 11, 2025

S 546: An Act relative to the Quabbin watershed and regional equity

By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 546) of Joanne M. Comerford, Jacob R. Oliveira and Peter J. Durant for legislation to establish the Quabbin Host Community Trust Fund. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill establishes Quabbin Host Community Trust Fund under Environment and Natural Resources to manage watershed, conserving natural resources and protecting water resources.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Water Quality

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passed · Massachusetts · House Sep 25, 2025

H 1018: An Act updating the management of the Commonwealth's water resources

By Representative Peisch of Wellesley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1018) of Alice Hanlon Peisch relative to water resources and protecting the rights of municipalities and districts. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill updates water resource management under Environment committee, protecting municipal rights related to natural resources.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Drinking Water Water Quality

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Nov 3, 2025

S 585: An Act protecting drinking water quality in private wells.

By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 585) of James B. Eldridge, Joanne M. Comerford, John J. Cronin, James Arciero and others for legislation to promote drinking water quality for all. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly protects drinking water quality in private wells, directly advancing environmental protection under water resource conservation. Subjects confirm Environment and Natural Resources focus.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Drinking Water Water Quality

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 15, 2025

S 2290: An Act preventing gas expansion to protect climate, community health and safety

By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2290) of Adam Gomez, Jacob R. Oliveira, Mike Connolly and Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation to establish a moratorium on new gas system expansion. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyPrevents new gas infrastructure expansion, reducing fossil fuel dependence to protect climate and health. Aligns with reducing fossil fuel use under support indicators.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMoratorium on gas expansion prevents increased emissions, directly protects climate, and aligns with environmental protection goals per bill title and summary.95% confidence

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in committee · Massachusetts · House May 19, 2025

HD 4401: An Act providing notice to the public of hazardous waste sites

By Representative Garry of Dracut, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Colleen M. Garry relative to providing municipal notices to the public of hazardous waste sites. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates public notice of hazardous waste sites, enhancing environmental safety transparency and community protection per Environment and Natural Resources subject.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hazardous Materials

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 3, 2025

S 657: An Act relative to Stony Brook Reservation

By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 657) of Michael F. Rush for legislation relative to Stony Brook Reservation. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill pertains to Stony Brook Reservation under Environment committee, implying conservation focus for natural resources.80% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 12, 2026

H 1003: An Act relative to maintaining adequate water supplies through effective drought management

By Representatives Meschino of Hull and Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1003) of Joan Meschino, David M. Rogers and others for legislation to establish a drought management task force. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill creates drought management task force under Environment committee to protect water resources, directly supporting natural resource conservation and water supply management.90% confidence

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in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Nov 10, 2025

S 2660: An Act relative to toxic free kids

Senate, November 10, 2025 -- The committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 195) of Joanne M. Comerford, Cindy F. Friedman, Mark C. Montigny, Adam Gomez and other members of the Senate for legislation to eliminate harmful chemicals from children's products, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2660).

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentEliminates harmful chemicals from children's products, reducing environmental pollution and protecting natural resources through toxin reduction.95% confidence

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