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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 885: An Act relative to right of entry to prevent environmental violations

By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 562) of John J. Cronin for legislation relative to right of entry to prevent environmental violations. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill grants authority to enter premises to prevent environmental violations, strengthening enforcement of environmental protections under Environment and Natural Resources committee.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 276: An Act preserving public trust rights in land affected by ocean erosion

By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 565) of Julian Cyr for legislation relative to preserving public trust rights in land affected by ocean erosion. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentPreserves public trust rights to coastal land threatened by erosion, directly protecting natural resources under Environment and Natural Resources subject.95% confidence

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in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 2011: An Act establishing healthy soil performance guidelines

By Mr. Mark, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 65) of Paul W. Mark for legislation to establish regulations defining post-construction healthy soil standards. Agriculture.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentEstablishes soil standards promoting conservation and sustainable agriculture, directly advancing environmental protection through soil health management.85% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 740: An Act defining recyclable beverage containers

By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 643) of Michael O. Moore for legislation to define recyclable beverage containers. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill defines recyclable beverage containers under Environment and Natural Resources, promoting recycling to reduce waste and conserve resources, directly advancing environmental protection.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 2598: An Act creating pathways toward net-zero neighborhoods

HD 2598 creates pathways toward net-zero neighborhoods by defining "non-emitting thermal energy" (heating/cooling from sources without greenhouse gas emissions) and requiring gas companies to transition customers to such alternatives when safe, reliable, and affordable options are available. It mandates that new or renovated single- to three-family homes must install cooling systems capable of also providing heating, integrated into thermostat-controlled systems that operate for heat when cost-effective. These requirements will directly affect homeowners, gas utility companies, and builders by accelerating the shift from fossil fuel-based heating toward cleaner energy systems. The bill updates building codes by 2027 to incorporate these dual-function cooling/heating standards for residential properties.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyMandates transition from gas to non-emitting thermal energy systems in homes, advancing renewable energy infrastructure and reducing fossil fuel dependence per bill's net-zero neighborhood focus.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates transition to non-emitting thermal energy for heating/cooling, requiring gas companies to shift to alternatives and new homes to install integrated systems, directly reducing emissions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Climate Change

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 788: An Act protecting our coasts from offshore drilling

By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 569) of Julian Cyr for legislation to protect our coasts from offshore drilling. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill explicitly restricts offshore drilling (fossil fuel extraction), directly opposing fossil fuel development in energy production as per indicators.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly aims to protect coastal ecosystems by prohibiting offshore drilling, directly advancing environmental protection goals as per its title and summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Oil & Gas

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 1574: An Act allowing the board of state examiners of plumbers and gas fitters to vary regulations to advance reductions in greenhouse gas emissions

By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 188) of Michael J. Barrett for legislation to allow the board of state examiners of plumbers and gas fitters to vary regulations to advance reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill explicitly authorizes regulatory changes to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, directly supporting clean energy transition and emissions reduction goals.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly allows regulatory changes to advance greenhouse gas emission reductions, directly aligning with environmental protection goals.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Climate Change

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 888: An Act to reform the toxic use reduction act

By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 593) of Ryan C. Fattman for legislation to reform the toxic use reduction act. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentReforming toxic use reduction act aligns with environmental protection by reducing harmful chemical use and strengthening pollution control measures.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 2442: An Act to reduce single-use plastics from the environment

By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 630) of Jason M. Lewis, Joanne M. Comerford and James B. Eldridge for legislation to reduce single-use plastics from the environment. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly aims to reduce single-use plastics, a major environmental pollutant, directly advancing environmental protection and pollution control.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 658: Resolve establishing a coastal waters wastewater financing commission

By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 638) of Mark C. Montigny, Christopher M. Markey and Mark D. Sylvia that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) to establish a coastal waters wastewater financing commission. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill creates commission to study coastal wastewater financing, directly addressing pollution prevention in coastal waters under Environment and Natural Resources subject.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Coastal & Flood Protection

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