By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2287) of Adam Gomez for legislation to limit the eligibility of woody biomass as an alternative energy supply. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
By Representative Ciccolo of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 909) of Michelle L. Ciccolo for legislation to establish a grant and loan program for small businesses and municipalities to transition landscape maintenance equipment to low noise, low emissions equipment. Environment and Natural Resources.
By Representative LeBoeuf of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3723) of David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf and Jacob R. Oliveira for legislation to require that new electric vehicles purchased by regional transit authorities be electric vehicles. Transportation.
By Representative Roy of Franklin, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 685) of Jeffrey N. Roy for legislation to establish a program to support training and education programs that prepare vocational school students for employment in the clean energy workforce. Education.
By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2308) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to provide solar energy to state agencies. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
By Representatives Sabadosa of Northampton and Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3559) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Sean Garballey and others for legislation to encourage solar development on buildings and disturbed land. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
By Representative Sena of Acton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1047) of Danillo A. Sena relative to requiring lead free ammunition when taking wildlife. Environment and Natural Resources.
H 4590 creates a task force to address indoor air pollution in schools, care facilities, housing, and other community buildings. The task force, including health, environmental, and community experts, must develop recommendations for monitoring and fixing air quality issues within one year, with public input required before finalizing. It also mandates the Department of Public Health to create regulations by July 2027 for testing ultrafine particles and black carbon in indoor air, based on current health science. These regulations will require standard testing procedures and public reporting for existing and new buildings. The bill directly affects residents and staff in the specified facilities by establishing new air quality standards and oversight.
By Representative Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 954) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile and others relative to the powers of cities and town to regulate, restrict or prohibit the use, application or disposal of certain pesticides. Environment and Natural Resources.
By Representatives Rogers of Cambridge and Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3554) of David M. Rogers, Christine P. Barber and Manny Cruz relative to achieving a green future with infrastructure and workforce investments. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
