Environment (Recycling)

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 · 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 · Senate Nov 3, 2025

S 563: An Act relative to meeting the Commonwealth's water infrastructure future

By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 563) of John J. Cronin for legislation relative to meet the Commonwealth's water infrastructure future. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill addresses water infrastructure under Environment subject, aiming to protect water resources and meet future environmental needs through infrastructure planning.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Drinking Water Recycling Water Quality

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passed · Massachusetts · House Aug 11, 2025

H 968: An Act establishing a lithium-ion battery stewardship program

By Representative Hogan of Stow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 968) of Kate Hogan for legislation to establish a lithium-ion battery stewardship program. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyEstablishes lithium-ion battery stewardship for recycling/reuse, enabling sustainable renewable energy storage infrastructure and reducing waste in clean energy systems.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentEstablishes lithium-ion battery stewardship program to manage waste and prevent pollution, directly aligning with environmental protection under Environment and Natural Resources.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Storage Recycling

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 26, 2026

H 955: An Act relative to solid waste byproduct management and control

By Representatives Giannino of Revere and Turco of Winthrop, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 955) of Jessica Ann Giannino relative to solid waste byproduct management and control. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill addresses solid waste byproduct management under Environment committee, directly aligning with environmental protection goals through waste control measures.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling Waste Management

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Nov 13, 2025

S 621: An Act to reduce solid waste, increase recycling and generate municipal cost savings

By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 621) of Jason M. Lewis for legislation to reduce solid waste, increase recycling and generate municipal cost savings. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly reduces solid waste and increases recycling, directly advancing environmental protection through waste management and resource conservation under Environment committee.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling Waste Management

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in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Aug 11, 2025

S 2569: An Act relative to solar and battery decommissioning and stewardship

Senate, July 31, 2025 -- The committee on Environment and Natural Resources, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 550) of Joanne M. Comerford for legislation relative to a statewide plan for the management of solar panels and batteries; and (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, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2569).

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill establishes statewide management for solar/battery decommissioning, supporting renewable energy infrastructure sustainability and responsible end-of-life handling.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill establishes solar/battery decommissioning stewardship to prevent pollution and support clean energy lifecycle management per Environment Committee referral.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Storage Solar Recycling

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 30, 2026

H 922: An Act relative to greywater recycling

By Representative Cusack of Braintree, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 922) of Mark J. Cusack for legislation to establish plumbing code regulations that provide building owners with guidelines for reusing greywater for toilet flushing and subsurface irrigation. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentEnables greywater reuse for irrigation/toilet flushing, conserving freshwater resources and reducing wastewater discharge per environmental code regulations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 3, 2025

S 647: An Act relative to paint recycling

By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 647) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Joanne M. Comerford, Dylan A. Fernandes, Paul W. Mark and other members of the Senate for legislation relative to paint recycling. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill promotes paint recycling to reduce waste and pollution, directly aligning with environmental conservation under Environment committee.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling

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