By Mr. Mark, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2299) of Paul W. Mark for legislation to establish an energy efficiency authority, and a green jobs program and loan fund. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
By Representative Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 495) of David M. Rogers relative to reducing emissions from artificial intelligence. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
By Representatives Schwartz of Newton and Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1046) of Greg Schwartz, David M. Rogers and others for legislation to eliminate combined sewer overflows in waterways. Environment and Natural Resources.
By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2321) of Bruce E. Tarr and Rodney M. Elliott for legislation relative to renewable energy production technologies. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
By Representative Arena-DeRosa of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 109) of James C. Arena-DeRosa and others relative to farming and damages caused by PFAS. Agriculture.
This bill creates the Merrimack River Collaborative, a coordinating group focused on improving water quality in Massachusetts' Merrimack River from the New Hampshire border to the river mouth. It directly affects communities along the river (like Amesbury, Lowell, and Haverhill), state agencies, local water systems, and environmental organizations. The Collaborative will standardize water monitoring, track pollutants, prioritize cleanup projects, and identify funding opportunities to make the river "swimmable, drinkable, and fishable" while supporting biodiversity and climate resilience. It operates through an Executive Committee and member organizations without receiving direct funding, requiring annual reports to the legislature.
By Representative Vieira of Falmouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1065) of David T. Vieira for legislation to further regulate bow and arrow hunting. Environment and Natural Resources.
By Representative Luddy of Orleans and Senator Cyr, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 995) of Hadley Luddy and Julian Cyr (by vote of the town) that the town of Orleans be authorized to adopt a pesticide reduction bylaw in said town. Environment and Natural Resources. [Local Approval Received.]
By Mr. Driscoll, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2261) of William J. Driscoll, Jr., Joanne M. Comerford and Manny Cruz relative to achieving a green future with infrastructure and workforce investments. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
By Representative Kassner of Hamilton and Senator Tarr, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 975) of Kristin E. Kassner and Bruce E. Tarr (by vote of the town) that the town of Newbury be authorized to prohibit use of second generation anticoagulant rodenticides in said town. Environment and Natural Resources. [Local Approval Received.]
