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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 26, 2026

H 3206: An Act relative to fossil fuel free 529s

By Representative Owens of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3206) of Steven Owens and others relative to fossil fuel free investment options within prepaid tuition programs or college savings programs. Revenue.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill mandates exclusion of fossil fuels from 529 investment options, directly reducing reliance on fossil fuels in education savings programs.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentExcludes fossil fuel investments from 529 college savings plans, promoting clean energy funding and reducing reliance on polluting energy sources per bill title and summary.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Nov 3, 2025

S 614: An Act to promote the future success of mattress recycling in the Commonwealth

By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 614) of Edward J. Kennedy and Dylan A. Fernandes for legislation to promote the future success of mattress recycling in the Commonwealth. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentPromotes mattress recycling, reducing landfill waste and conserving resources under Environment and Natural Resources subject area.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling

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passed · Massachusetts · House Nov 3, 2025

H 997: An Act improving air quality in airport environmental justice communities

By Representative Madaro of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 997) of Adrian C. Madaro and William F. MacGregor for legislation to require the Massachusetts Port Authority to conduct an environmental risk assessment of the health impacts of the General Lawrence Logan Airport in the East Boston section of the city of Boston and the town of Winthrop. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates environmental risk assessment for airport air quality impacts, directly addressing pollution control and health protections in environmental justice communities.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Air Quality Environmental Justice

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in committee · Massachusetts · House Feb 9, 2026

HD 5291: An Act creating parity among Massachusetts beaches

By Representative Sweezey of Duxbury, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Kenneth P. Sweezey relative to the Massachusetts Habitat Conservation Plan. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill references Massachusetts Habitat Conservation Plan under Environment committee, directly supporting habitat protection and conservation efforts.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 9, 2026

S 2694: An Act promoting fair tax treatment for zero-emission vehicles

By Mr. Mark, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2694) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Paul W. Mark, Joanne M. Comerford and Joan B. Lovely for legislation to promote fair tax treatment for zero-emission vehicles. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides tax treatment adjustments for zero-emission vehicles, constituting tax relief/incentive under fiscal policy.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyPromotes zero-emission vehicles via tax incentives, reducing fossil fuel dependence and advancing clean transportation infrastructure.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill promotes tax incentives for zero-emission vehicles, directly reducing transportation emissions and advancing clean energy adoption per environmental indicators.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationPromotes tax fairness for zero-emission vehicles, advancing sustainable transportation infrastructure as per bill's explicit purpose.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Electric Vehicles Vehicle Registration

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in committee · Massachusetts · House Feb 9, 2026

HD 5290: An Act establishing a review process of guidelines for managing recreational use of beaches to protect piping plovers, terns, and their habitats in Massachusetts

By Representative Sweezey of Duxbury, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Kenneth P. Sweezey for legislation to establish a review process of guidelines for managing recreational use of beaches to protect piping plovers, terns and their habitats. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill establishes review process to protect piping plovers, terns, and habitats, directly advancing conservation under Environment and Natural Resources.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jan 29, 2026

H 2326: An Act to prevent nonprofit institutions from avoiding wetlands or natural resource protections under the so-called Dover Amendment

By Representative Reid of Lynn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2326) of Sean Reid relative to zoning restrictions for land or structures for religious or educational purposes. Municipalities and Regional Government.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill prevents nonprofits from avoiding wetlands/natural resource protections under Dover Amendment, strengthening environmental regulations per title.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 30, 2026

H 4700: An Act authorizing the town of Truro to regulate the use of pesticides

By Representative Luddy of Orleans and Senator Cyr, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4700) of Hadley Luddy (by vote of the town) that the town of Truro be authorized to regulate the use of pesticides in said town. Environment and Natural Resources. [Local Approval Received.]

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentAuthorizes local pesticide regulation to protect ecosystems and reduce chemical pollution, directly advancing environmental protection under Environment and Natural Resources.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Nov 13, 2025

H 3542: An Act advancing the clean energy transition

By Representative Owens of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3542) of Steven Owens relative to the installation of renewable and alternative energy generating sources. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill explicitly advances clean energy transition via renewable energy source installations, directly aligning with support indicators like promoting renewables and clean infrastructure.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill promotes renewable energy installation and explicitly advances clean energy transition, aligning with environmental protection goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy Solar

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Nov 17, 2025

S 625: An Act governing the use of pesticides containing the herbicide substance glyphosate in the Commonwealth

By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 625) of Jason M. Lewis, Adam J. Scanlon, James B. Eldridge and Michael O. Moore for legislation to govern the use of pesticides containing the herbicide substance glyphosate in the Commonwealth. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill regulates glyphosate pesticides (environmental concern) under Environment committee, indicating protective intent to govern use and protect ecosystems.92% confidence

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