Environment

passed both · Massachusetts · House May 7, 2026

H 1073: An Act relative to wastewater treatment and disposal in the town of Sandwich

By Representative Xiarhos of Barnstable, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1073) of Steven George Xiarhos (by vote of the town) relative to wastewater treatment and disposal in the town of Sandwich. Environment and Natural Resources. [Local Approval Received.]

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill addresses wastewater treatment/disposal, a direct pollution control measure under Environment committee. Proper treatment protects water quality and aligns with environmental protection indicators.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Aug 11, 2025

H 945: An Act protecting wastewater and sewerage systems through the labeling of non-flushable wipes

By Representatives Garballey of Arlington and Owens of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 945) of Sean Garballey and Steven Owens relative to protecting wastewater and sewerage systems through the labeling of non-flushable wipes. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates labeling non-flushable wipes to prevent sewer blockages and pollution, directly protecting wastewater systems under Environment subject.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 26, 2026

H 977: An Act relative to data collection on below threshold wells

By Representative Kassner of Hamilton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 977) of Kristin E. Kassner relative to data collection on below threshold wells. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates data collection on unregulated wells (below threshold), supporting environmental oversight under Environment and Natural Resources subject. Data collection enables future protection measures.85% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 19, 2026

H 1021: An Act relative to local protection of water resources from nutrient pollution

By Representative Philips of Sharon, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1021) of Edward R. Philips relative to local protection of water resources from nutrient pollution. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly targets nutrient pollution in water resources, directly advancing environmental protection through local regulatory measures.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Water Quality

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 19, 2026

H 1052: An Act accelerating wetlands restoration

By Representatives Shand of Newburyport and Kassner of Hamilton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1052) of Dawne Shand, Kristin E. Kassner and others relative to wetlands restoration. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly accelerates wetlands restoration, a conservation effort protecting natural resources and ecosystems under Environment/Natural Resources committee.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 30, 2026

H 1043: An Act relative to the Quabbin Watershed Advisory Committee

By Representative Saunders of Belchertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1043) of Aaron L. Saunders relative to the membership of the Quabbin Watershed Advisory Committee. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill establishes advisory committee for Quabbin Watershed management under Environment & Natural Resources, supporting watershed conservation and resource protection.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Water Quality

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 19, 2026

H 3938: An Act pertaining to regional resilience and flood protection entities

By Representative Sangiolo of Newton, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 9) of Amy Mah Sangiolo and others for legislation to establish the Massachusetts Flood Management and Mitigation Authority to coordinate flood management and mitigation efforts. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill establishes a Flood Management Authority under Environment and Natural Resources to coordinate flood mitigation, directly advancing environmental protection and climate resilience efforts.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Coastal & Flood Protection

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 12, 2026

H 944: An Act relative to funding water infrastructure and addressing economic target areas

By Representatives Garballey of Arlington and Cataldo of Concord, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 944) of Sean Garballey and Simon Cataldo relative to funding water infrastructure and addressing economic target areas. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates state funds for water infrastructure, a public service program, directly advancing fiscal management under Budget & Taxes.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill funds water infrastructure under Environment committee, directly supporting pollution control and conservation through infrastructure investment.92% confidence

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introduced · Massachusetts · House Sep 2, 2025

HD 5077: A communication from the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (see Section 122 of Chapter 239 of the Acts of 2024) submitting guidance on the impacts of electric battery storage and electric vehicle chargers

This bill is a procedural communication submitting guidance on the impacts of electric battery storage systems and EV chargers. It references specific safety standards (NFPA 855) and Massachusetts regulations (310 CMR 22.00, CMR 1.00) for review by relevant agencies. The guidance addresses fire protection, emergency planning, and drinking water regulations related to these technologies. As a filing, it does not create new law but provides technical references for future regulatory or planning work.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentProvides safety guidance for EV infrastructure, enabling clean energy adoption without new law.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Drinking Water

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 6, 2026

H 3560: An Act to allow all green communities grants to be used for solar panels on municipal rooftops and land

By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3560) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa for legislation to allow all green communities grants to be used for solar panels on municipal rooftops and land. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill explicitly expands grant usage for municipal solar panels, promoting renewable energy infrastructure investment and aligning with clean energy policy indicators.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill enables municipal solar panel installations using green grants, directly promoting clean energy adoption and reducing carbon emissions per environmental indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Solar

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