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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 320: An Act to overcome coastal and environmental acidification and nutrient pollution

By Mr. Fernandes, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 599) of Dylan A. Fernandes relative to coastal and environmental acidification and nutrient pollution. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly targets coastal/environmental acidification and nutrient pollution, aiming to address environmental harm through legislative action.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Coastal & Flood Protection Water Quality

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 896: An Act implementing elementary and secondary interdisciplinary climate literacy education

By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 391) of Jason M. Lewis, James B. Eldridge, Rebecca L. Rausch, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to implement elementary and secondary interdisciplinary climate literacy education in public schools. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates climate literacy education in K-12 curriculum, enhancing educational content and aligning with climate education standards without restrictions.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates climate literacy education in schools, promoting environmental awareness and understanding of climate change, directly advancing environmental protection education goals.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 2024: 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 EnvironmentBill promotes mattress recycling under Environment/Natural Resources, reducing landfill waste and supporting resource conservation - directly aligns with environmental protection indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 513: An Act relative to community preservation funds for coastal infrastructure

By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 649) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation relative to community preservation funds for seawall repairs. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill allocates community preservation funds specifically for seawall repairs to protect coastal infrastructure and natural resources under Environment and Natural Resources.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Coastal & Flood Protection

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 1147: An Act establishing a pilot program for nature-based solutions to climate change

By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 558) of Brendan P. Crighton and Hadley Luddy for legislation to promote nature-based approaches for resiliency and climate change adaptation throughout the Commonwealth. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill establishes pilot program for nature-based climate solutions, promoting environmental resiliency and adaptation per summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Climate Change

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 2373: 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 use to protect environment, aligns with pollution control and conservation indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 2179: An Act conserving our natural resources

By Mr. Mark, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 634) of Paul W. Mark for legislation to restrict the use of traps for capturing furbearing mammals. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill restricts traps for furbearing mammals to conserve natural resources, directly aligning with environmental protection and conservation goals.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Wildlife

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 2363: An Act protecting wastewater and sewerage systems through the labeling of non-flushable wipes

By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 589) of James B. Eldridge and Steven Owens for legislation to protect wastewater and sewerage systems through the labeling of non-flushable wipes. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates labeling non-flushable wipes to prevent sewage system blockages and pollution, directly protecting water quality and wastewater infrastructure per Environment committee focus.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 2377: An Act relative to plastic bag reduction

By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 590) of James B. Eldridge and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation relative to plastic bag reduction. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill targets plastic bag reduction to decrease pollution and waste, directly aligning with environmental protection under Environment and Natural Resources committee.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 1543: An Act stopping harm inflicted by the exploitation of life and development

By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 405) of Joan B. Lovely and Michael O. Moore for legislation to stop harm inflicted by the exploitation of life and development. Education.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill title explicitly aims to 'stop harm inflicted by exploitation of life and development,' implying environmental protection against harmful practices without explicit environmental terms.75% confidence

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