Environment

passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 12, 2026

H 4500: An Act authorizing the town of Concord to ban second generation anticoagulant rodenticides within the town

By Representatives Cataldo of Concord and Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4500) of Simon Cataldo (by vote of the town) that the town of Concord be authorized to ban second generation anticoagulant rodenticides within said town. Environment and Natural Resources. [Local Approval Received.]

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBans toxic rodenticides to protect wildlife and ecosystems, directly advancing environmental protection goals.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 6, 2026

H 3553: An Act regarding the reform of Class 2 regulations

By Representative Robertson of Tewksbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3553) of David Allen Robertson relative to the reform of class 2 renewable energy generating resources. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill specifically addresses reform of Class 2 renewable energy regulations, advancing renewable energy infrastructure under Utilities and Energy subject.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill reforms Class 2 renewable energy regulations, promoting clean energy adoption and environmental protection.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy Solar

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passed · Massachusetts · House Oct 29, 2025

H 1000: An Act establishing a coastal waters wastewater financing commission

By Representative Markey of Dartmouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1000) of Christopher M. Markey and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to specific revenue sources to fund essential wastewater infrastructure improvements in response to nitrogen pollution on the south coast of Massachusetts. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes commission to investigate revenue sources for funding essential wastewater infrastructure, aligning with fiscal support for public infrastructure programs.75% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentAddresses nitrogen pollution via wastewater infrastructure funding, directly reducing coastal water pollution per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Coastal & Flood Protection

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Nov 3, 2025

S 668: An Act creating the commercial fisheries offshore wind mitigation fund

By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 668) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to create the commercial fisheries offshore wind mitigation fund. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill creates fund to mitigate fisheries impacts from offshore wind projects, enabling renewable energy development and supporting clean energy infrastructure.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentCreates fund to mitigate offshore wind impacts on fisheries, supporting clean energy development while protecting marine resources under Environment committee.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Wind

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 18, 2026

H 4722: An Act promoting fair tax treatment for zero-emission vehicles

By Representatives Sangiolo of Newton and Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Amy Mah Sangiolo relative to taxes for zero-emission vehicles. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill proposes tax treatment changes for zero-emission vehicles, directly impacting taxation policy through potential tax relief or incentives, aligning with 'provides tax relief' indicator.92% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill promotes tax incentives for zero-emission vehicles, directly reducing transportation emissions and supporting clean energy adoption per title and summary.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationPromotes zero-emission vehicles through tax incentives, advancing sustainable transportation policies per bill title and summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Transportation Funding Vehicle Registration

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in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Nov 13, 2025

S 2685: An Act to reduce solid waste, increase recycling and generate municipal cost savings

Senate, November 13, 2025 -- The committee on Environment and Natural Resources to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 621) of Jason M. Lewis for legislation to reduce solid waste, increase recycling and generate municipal cost savings, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2685).

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly targets waste reduction and recycling, directly advancing pollution control and resource conservation per environmental protection indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling Waste Management

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Nov 17, 2025

S 645: An Act prohibiting the use of coal tar sealers

By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 645) of Michael O. Moore for legislation to prohibit the use of coal tar sealers. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentProhibiting coal tar sealers (a known source of toxic PAHs that pollute waterways and soil) directly reduces environmental contamination, aligning with pollution control and protection indicators.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 25, 2026

H 3548: An Act limiting the eligibility of woody biomass as an alternative energy supply

By Representative Ramos of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3548) of Orlando Ramos relative to limiting the eligibility of woody biomass as an alternative energy supply. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill explicitly limits woody biomass eligibility as an alternative energy source, restricting a renewable energy category per title and summary.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill limits woody biomass eligibility, restricting a potentially harmful energy source to protect environment.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jan 15, 2026

H 3935: An Act relative to ivory and rhinoceros horn trafficking

By Representative Livingstone of Boston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Jay D. Livingstone and others relative to ivory and rhinoceros horn trafficking. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill targets illegal ivory/rhino horn trafficking, directly protecting endangered species under Environment committee, aligning with conservation goals.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 19, 2026

H 918: An Act protecting drinking water and public health from sand mining pollution

By Representative Connolly of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 918) of Mike Connolly, John R. Gaskey and Leigh Davis for legislation to creation of a advisory panel (including members of the General Court) to investigate the scope and scale of sand mining and its current and potential impact on drinking water. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill creates advisory panel to investigate sand mining's impact on drinking water, directly addressing pollution prevention and public health protection under Environment and Natural Resources.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Drinking Water

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