Environment

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jun 23, 2025

S 629: An Act to reduce polystyrene in the environment

By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 629) of Jason M. Lewis and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to reduce the use of polystyrene, opting for reusable alternatives to protect the environment. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly reduces polystyrene pollution to protect environment, aligning with pollution control and conservation goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jun 23, 2025

S 643: 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 EnvironmentDefines recyclable containers to promote recycling, supporting waste reduction and environmental protection under Environment and Natural Resources category.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling

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passed both · Massachusetts · House Jun 30, 2025

H 4001: An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2026 for the maintenance of the departments, boards, commissions, institutions, and certain activities of the commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund, and serial bond requirements, and for certain permanent improvements

H 4001 is a fiscal year 2026 appropriations bill that allocates funding for Massachusetts state government operations. It directs specific monetary amounts to various departments, programs, and activities (such as $125,000,000 for unspecified state needs and $3,160,038 for environmental programs) without creating new policies or regulations. The bill primarily outlines budgetary allocations for existing state functions and obligations, including funding for departments, institutions, and specific initiatives like environmental programs. As a standard appropriations measure, it does not directly affect residents or businesses through new requirements or benefits.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentAllocates $3.16M specifically to environmental programs, directly funding conservation efforts without new regulations or policy changes.85% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House May 7, 2026

H 3178: An Act establishing an electric agricultural and landscape equipment tax credit

By Representative Markey of Dartmouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3178) of Christopher M. Markey relative to establishing an electric agricultural and landscape equipment tax credit. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes tax credit for electric agricultural equipment, providing tax relief per revenue subject and aligning with support indicators.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyTax credit for electric agricultural equipment promotes renewable energy adoption and reduces fossil fuel dependence in energy-intensive sectors.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentPromotes electric equipment adoption via tax credit, reducing emissions in agriculture/landscaping - directly aligns with clean energy promotion for environmental protection.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 3, 2025

S 662: An Act relative to maintaining adequate water supplies through effective drought management

By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 662) of Bruce E. Tarr and Hannah Kane for legislation to maintain adequate water supplies through effective drought management. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill focuses on drought management and water supply conservation under Environment/Natural Resources, aligning with resource conservation and protection indicators.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 9, 2026

S 2127: An Act relating to embodied carbon emission reductions in state-funded projects

By Mr. Driscoll, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2127) of William J. Driscoll, Jr. for legislation relative to embodied carbon emission reductions in state-funded projects. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates embodied carbon emission reductions in state-funded projects, directly advancing environmental protection through emission cuts in public infrastructure.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 9, 2026

H 3357: An Act relative to responsibly reducing emissions in the transportation sector

By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3357) of Steven S. Howitt and others relative to state purchased trucks and certain clean trucks regulations. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill mandates clean trucks regulations for state-purchased vehicles, directly advancing emissions reduction in transportation through cleaner energy adoption, aligning with renewable energy promotion indicators.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates clean truck regulations for state vehicles to reduce transportation emissions, directly advancing environmental protection goals.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill mandates clean truck regulations to reduce transportation emissions, directly promoting sustainable transportation infrastructure and vehicle standards.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 30, 2026

H 2904: An Act authorizing independent retirement systems to divest from fossil fuel companies

By Representative Luddy of Orleans and Senator Fernandes, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2904) of Hadley Luddy and Dylan A. Fernandes relative to authorizing independent retirement systems to divest from fossil fuel companies. Public Service.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyAuthorizes divestment from fossil fuels, reducing reliance on non-renewable energy sources and aligning with renewable energy promotion policies.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentAuthorizes retirement systems to divest from fossil fuels, reducing financial support for polluting energy sources and advancing environmental protection goals.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 11, 2025

S 2185: An Act relative to responsibly reducing emissions in the transportation sector

By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2185) of Michael O. Moore, Michael D. Brady, James K. Hawkins, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation to responsibly reducing emissions in the transportation sector. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill explicitly targets emissions reduction in transportation, aligning with renewable energy adoption and fossil fuel dependence reduction goals.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly aims to 'responsibly reducing emissions in the transportation sector,' directly aligning with environmental protection and pollution control indicators.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill explicitly targets reducing transportation emissions, aligning with sustainable transportation promotion as per indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 9, 2026

H 3406: An Act relative to responsibly reducing emissions in the transportation sector

By Representative Puppolo of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3406) of Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., and others relative to reducing emissions in the transportation sector. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill explicitly targets emissions reduction in transportation, advancing clean energy transition and reducing fossil fuel dependence in a key energy sector.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly aims to reduce transportation emissions, directly aligning with environmental protection and pollution control indicators.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill explicitly aims to reduce emissions in transportation sector, directly promoting sustainable transportation through regulatory oversight.90% confidence

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