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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Apr 2, 2026

S 561: An Act to streamline permitting for rail electrification

By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 561) of Brendan P. Crighton for legislation to streamline permitting for rail electrification. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill streamlines permitting for rail electrification, promoting clean energy infrastructure by facilitating transition from diesel to electric rail systems, reducing fossil fuel dependence in transportation.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRail electrification reduces emissions; streamlining permits accelerates clean energy adoption in transportation, aligning with environmental protection goals.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationStreamlining rail electrification permits advances sustainable transportation infrastructure and aligns with promoting greener public transit systems.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Rail

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 6, 2026

H 3562: An Act to study the feasibility of installing solar panels on municipal and state buildings and land

By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3562) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa that the Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs perform a study on the feasibility of installing solar panels on municipal and state buildings and land. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill proposes study for solar panel installation on public buildings, directly promoting renewable energy adoption and clean energy infrastructure development.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill proposes study to install solar panels on public buildings, promoting clean energy adoption and reducing carbon emissions per bill title and summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Solar

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jun 25, 2026

S 2232: An Act to exempt solar installations on federal military lands from renewable energy production caps

By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2232) of Michael J. Barrett for legislation to exempt solar installations on federal military lands from renewable energy production caps. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyExempting solar installations from renewable energy production caps directly promotes expanded renewable energy deployment on federal military lands.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentExempts solar installations from caps, enabling expanded renewable energy use on military lands, directly promoting clean energy adoption and reducing renewable energy restrictions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy Solar

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 9, 2026

S 547: An Act establishing an ecologically-based mosquito management program in the Commonwealth to protect public health

By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 547) of Joanne M. Comerford, Michael O. Moore, James B. Eldridge and Dylan A. Fernandes for legislation to establish an ecologically-based mosquito management program in the Commonwealth to protect public health. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill establishes ecologically-based mosquito management under Environment subject, using environmentally sound methods to protect public health without harmful chemicals.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 12, 2026

H 4172: An Act authorizing the town of Provincetown to prohibit use or sale of second generation anti-coagulant rodenticides

By Representative Luddy of Orleans and Senator Cyr, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4172) of Hadley Luddy and Julian Cyr (by vote of the town) that the town of Provincetown be authorized to prohibit use or sale of second generation anti-coagulant rodenticides. Environment and Natural Resources. [Local Approval Received.]

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBans second-gen rodenticides causing wildlife poisoning, directly protecting ecosystems per Environment subject classification.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 6, 2026

H 3540: An Act advancing clean energy equity

By Representative Owens of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3540) of Steven Owens and others relative to advancing clean energy equity. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill title 'advancing clean energy equity' directly promotes renewable energy investment and infrastructure, aligning with support indicators.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill advances clean energy equity, directly promoting renewable energy adoption and environmental protection per title and summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 21, 2026

H 4035: An Act authorizing the city of Somerville to establish a net zero emissions standard for new constructed buildings and major renovation projects

By Representative Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4035) of Christine P. Barber, Erika Uyterhoeven and Mike Connolly (with the approval of the mayor and city council) that the city of Somerville be authorized to establish a net zero emissions standard for zoning of new constructed buildings and major renovation projects. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyAuthorizes Somerville to set net zero emissions standards for buildings, directly promoting renewable energy adoption and reducing carbon emissions through mandatory efficiency measures.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentAuthorizes net zero emissions standard for buildings, directly reducing carbon output and advancing climate goals per bill title and summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Air Quality Climate Change

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 4, 2025

S 2263: An Act relative to the clean heat standard

By Mr. Driscoll, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2263) of William J. Driscoll, Jr. for legislation relative to the clean heat standard and reducing greenhouse gas emmissions. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill establishes clean heat standard and explicitly aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, aligning with renewable energy promotion and fossil fuel reduction goals.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill establishes clean heat standard to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, directly advancing environmental protection goals per summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Climate Change

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in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Sep 18, 2025

SD 3193: An Act promoting fair tax treatment for zero-emission vehicles

By Mr. Mark, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Paul W. Mark for legislation to promote fair tax treatment for zero-emission vehicles. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill promotes 'fair tax treatment' for zero-emission vehicles, indicating tax policy adjustment favoring EVs, aligning with tax relief/support indicators.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyPromotes zero-emission vehicles through tax incentives, advancing renewable energy adoption and reducing fossil fuel dependence.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentPromotes zero-emission vehicles via tax incentives, directly reducing emissions and advancing clean energy adoption per bill title and summary.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill promotes fair tax treatment for zero-emission vehicles, advancing sustainable transportation policies under vehicle regulations.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Oct 30, 2025

S 559: An Act relative to funding water infrastructure and addressing economic target areas

By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 559) of Brendan P. Crighton for legislation to fund water infrastructure and addressing economic target areas. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly allocates funds for water infrastructure, a public service, directly advancing budget appropriations under fiscal management.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill funds water infrastructure (environmental protection) with explicit 'Environment and Natural Resources' subject classification, directly advancing conservation and pollution control measures.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Drinking Water

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