Environment

passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 27, 2025

HD 4108: 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 EnvironmentRequires environmental risk assessment for airport air quality impacts in environmental justice communities, directly addressing pollution control and health protection.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Air Quality Environmental Justice

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 27, 2025

HD 3627: An Act relative to toxic air contaminant reduction

By Representative Giannino of Revere, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 959) of Jessica Ann Giannino relative to toxic air contaminant reduction. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly targets toxic air contaminant reduction, directly advancing pollution control under environmental protection.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 27, 2025

HD 3831: An Act relative to plastic bag reduction

By Representative Domb of Amherst, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 933) of Mindy Domb relative to plastic bag reduction. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill directly targets plastic bag reduction, a key pollution control measure under environmental protection and natural resources.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 27, 2025

HD 3620: An Act restricting the use of effluent water in cooling towers

By Representative DuBois of Brockton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 937) of Michelle M. DuBois relative to the use of effluent water in cooling towers. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRestricts effluent water use in cooling towers to prevent potential pollution, aligning with environmental protection under Environment and Natural Resources committee.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 27, 2025

HD 2454: An Act relative to toxic free kids

By Representative Hawkins of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 384) of James K. Hawkins and others for legislation to direct the Department of Environmental Protection to publish a toxic chemicals of concern consumer products list. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentDirects DEP to publish toxic chemicals list in consumer products, strengthening pollution control and environmental protection through regulatory transparency.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 27, 2025

HD 4118: An Act to streamline permitting for rail electrification

By Representative Reid of Lynn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1027) of Sean Reid relative to environmental impact statements for zero- or near-zero emission rail infrastructure. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyStreamlines permitting for zero-emission rail infrastructure, advancing clean energy deployment and reducing fossil fuel dependence in transportation.92% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill streamlines permitting for zero-emission rail infrastructure, directly promoting cleaner transportation and reducing emissions per its title and summary.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill streamlines permitting for rail electrification, promoting zero-emission rail infrastructure as sustainable transportation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Rail

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 26, 2026

H 974: An Act relative to solar panel recycling

By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 974) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to solar panel recycling. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill establishes recycling framework for solar panels, supporting renewable energy infrastructure lifecycle management and waste reduction in clean energy sector.92% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill establishes recycling framework for solar panels under Environment committee, promoting resource conservation and reducing waste from renewable energy infrastructure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Solar Recycling

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 26, 2026

H 1035: An Act to improve plastic bottles and their recycling

By Representative Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1035) of David M. Rogers relative to the sale of single-use beverage containers and the minimum content standard for plastic beverage containers. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill targets single-use plastic bottles and mandates minimum recycled content standards for containers, directly reducing plastic pollution and promoting recycling under Environment committee jurisdiction.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 26, 2026

H 925: An Act to increase access to recycling

By Representative Day of Stoneham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 925) of Michael S. Day for legislation to increase access to recycling in the Commonwealth. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly increases recycling access under Environment and Natural Resources, directly supporting conservation and pollution reduction through waste management.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 30, 2026

H 1038: An Act relative to enhancing circularity in recycling

By Representative Roy of Franklin, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1038) of Jeffrey N. Roy relative to enhancing circularity in recycling. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill enhances recycling circularity under Environment committee, aligning with conservation and pollution control goals per title/summary.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling

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