Environment

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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passed · Massachusetts · House Jul 16, 2025

H 1002: An Act relative to the Douglas State Forest Maintenance Trust Fund

By Representative McKenna of Sutton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1002) of Joseph D. McKenna for legislation relative to the Douglas State Forest Maintenance Trust Fund. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds Douglas State Forest maintenance trust, directly supporting conservation under Environment category. Explicitly listed under Environment and Natural Resources with no opposing language.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Forestry

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Aug 11, 2025

S 615: An Act relative to liability for release of hazardous materials

By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 615) of Edward J. Kennedy for legislation relative to liability for release of hazardous materials. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill establishes liability for hazardous material releases, holding polluters accountable to prevent environmental damage, aligning with pollution control under Environment topic.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Hazardous Materials

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 6, 2026

H 3577: An Act establishing a zero carbon renovation fund

By Representatives Vargas of Haverhill and Cruz of Salem, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3577) of Andres X. Vargas, Manny Cruz and others for legislation to establish a zero carbon renovation fund to provide for the costs associated with energy efficiency renovations of certain existing buildings. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill establishes a fund for zero carbon energy efficiency renovations of buildings, directly advancing clean energy infrastructure and reducing carbon emissions.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill creates a zero carbon renovation fund for energy efficiency in buildings, directly reducing emissions and advancing climate goals per title and summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Efficiency

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 12, 2026

H 4091: An Act authorizing the city of Salem to prohibit the application of second generation anti-coagulant rodenticides within its borders

By Representative Cruz of Salem, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4091) of Manny Cruz (with the approval of the mayor and city council) that the city of Salem be authorized to prohibit the use of second generation anti-coagulant rodenticides in said city. Environment and Natural Resources. [Local Approval Received.]

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBans toxic rodenticides known to harm wildlife and ecosystems, directly protecting environmental health per bill's prohibition of harmful chemicals.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 30, 2026

H 1022: An Act relative to meeting the Commonwealth's water infrastructure future

By Representative Philips of Sharon, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1022) of Edward R. Philips relative to meeting the Commonwealth's water infrastructure future. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill focuses on water infrastructure under Environment committee, implying environmental protection through infrastructure upgrades and resource management.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Drinking Water Water Quality

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 9, 2026

S 2244: An Act promoting resilience against the heat-related impacts of climate change

By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2244) of Cynthia Stone Creem for legislation to promote resilience against the heat-related impacts of climate change. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill focuses on climate resilience through Utilities/Energy committee, aligning with energy infrastructure adaptation needs against heat impacts.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly promotes resilience against heat-related climate change impacts, directly advancing environmental protection goals per topic description.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Climate Change

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 6, 2026

H 3547: An Act preventing gas expansion to protect climate, community health and safety

By Representatives Ramos of North Andover and Williams of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3547) of Adrianne Pusateri Ramos, Carmine Lawrence Gentile and others relative to preventing gas expansion and the creation of a just transition office for employment and training opportunities for certain displaced workers. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyPrevents gas expansion (fossil fuel infrastructure), directly restricting fossil fuel development to protect climate. Aligns with limiting fossil fuel infrastructure per 'oppose' indicators.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentPrevents gas expansion to protect climate, directly aligns with reducing emissions and strengthening environmental protections as stated in bill title and summary.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly creates a 'just transition office for employment and training opportunities for certain displaced workers,' directly supporting labor by providing job training and transition assistance to workers affected by gas expansion.90% confidence

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in committee · Massachusetts · House May 15, 2025

HD 4620: An Act to improve energy grid resiliency throughout the Commonwealth

By Representative Gaskey of Carver, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of John R. Gaskey relative to solar photovoltaic system disconnection, recycling and battery storage. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill addresses solar PV disconnection, recycling, and battery storage for grid resiliency, directly advancing renewable energy infrastructure and grid modernization.92% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentPromotes solar energy infrastructure and battery storage, aligning with clean energy advancement and grid resiliency through renewable integration.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Resilience Energy Storage Solar Recycling

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 4934: An Act relative to charter changes for the town of Longmeadow

HD 4934 amends the charter of Longmeadow, Massachusetts, to restructure town governance. It creates a new 7-member Capital Planning and Building Committee (CPBC) with six members appointed by the Select Board and one from the Finance Committee, requiring expertise in fields like engineering and finance. The CPBC must review all capital projects, incorporate climate resilience, and advise on building needs, while the Select Board becomes the municipal light board with the option to appoint a separate three-member board. These changes directly affect Longmeadow's Select Board, Finance Committee, and town planning processes, clarifying responsibilities for capital projects and utility oversight.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates climate resilience integration in capital projects via CPBC, directly advancing environmental protection within town governance restructuring.90% confidence

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