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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 262: An Act to create a Merrimack River Collaborative

By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 671) of Bruce E. Tarr and Dawne Shand for legislation relative to create a Merrimack River Collaborative. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill creates Merrimack River Collaborative under Environment and Natural Resources, aiming to protect river ecosystem through coordinated management and conservation efforts.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 630: An Act relative to air quality in public schools

By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 351) of Ryan C. Fattman, Patrick M. O'Connor and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to create a task force to review and investigate indoor air quality in public school buildings. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill creates task force to review indoor air quality in public schools, addressing school infrastructure (a component of education) to improve learning environment.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill creates task force to review indoor air quality in schools, addressing pollution control within educational facilities, aligning with environmental protection goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Air Quality

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 1326: 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 EnergyLithium-ion battery stewardship supports renewable energy infrastructure by enabling sustainable battery management for storage and EVs, advancing clean energy adoption and reducing fossil fuel dependence.92% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentEstablishes battery stewardship program to manage end-of-life disposal, reducing hazardous waste and protecting natural resources per Environment committee jurisdiction.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Storage Recycling

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 1916: An Act to facilitate climate resiliency

By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 560) of Brendan P. Crighton for legislation to facilitate climate resiliency. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill title and summary explicitly target climate resiliency under Environment and Natural Resources, directly advancing environmental protection goals without ambiguity.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 2541: An Act to require producer responsibility for collection, reuse and recycling of discarded electronic products

By Mr. Oliveira, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 653) of Jacob R. Oliveira and Steven Owens for legislation to require producer responsibility for the collection, reuse and recycling of discarded electronic products. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates producer responsibility for e-waste recycling, reducing pollution and promoting resource conservation per Environment and Natural Resources subject.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 652: An Act relative to the Douglas State Forest Maintenance Trust Fund

By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 592) of Ryan C. Fattman and Joseph D. McKenna for legislation relative to the Douglas State Forest Maintenance Trust Fund. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill establishes trust fund for Douglas State Forest maintenance, directly supporting conservation of natural resources under Environment committee.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Forestry

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 1666: An Act providing for the establishment of sustainable water resource funds

By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1443) of James B. Eldridge for legislation to provide for the establishment of sustainable water resource funds. Municipalities and Regional Government.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentEstablishes funds for sustainable water resource management, directly supporting environmental conservation and pollution control through resource protection95% confidence

Sub-Topics Drinking Water

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 2074: An Act to improve indoor air quality for highly-impacted communities

By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1546) of Adam Gomez, Sal N. DiDomenico, John F. Keenan and Jason M. Lewis for legislation to create a task force to identify, monitor, and remediate indoor air pollution and indoor mold contamination in schools, long term care facilities, correctional facilities, early childhood education facilities, public housing and privately-owned residential buildings. Public Health.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill creates task force to remediate indoor air pollution and mold in public facilities, directly addressing pollution control under environmental protection.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Air Quality

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 1086: An Act to ensure cleaner air for communities overburdened by outdoor air pollution

By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1548) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Joanne M. Comerford, Jacob R. Oliveira, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the Senate for legislation to improve outdoor and indoor air quality for communities burdened by transportation pollution. Public Health.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly targets transportation pollution to improve air quality in overburdened communities, directly reducing emissions and protecting public health per environmental protection indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Air Quality

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 66: An Act relative to the separation of agricultural land for renewable energy purposes

By Mr. Brady, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1927) of Michael D. Brady, Kathleen R. LaNatra, Christopher Richard Flanagan and Norman J. Orrall for legislation relative to the separation of agricultural land for renewable energy purposes. Revenue.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill designates agricultural land for renewable energy development, directly promoting clean energy infrastructure expansion.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill designates agricultural land for renewable energy projects, promoting clean energy infrastructure and aligning with environmental protection goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy Solar

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