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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 1669: An Act investing in natural and working lands

By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 549) of Joanne M. Comerford, James B. Eldridge, James K. Hawkins, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to invest in natural and working lands. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly invests in natural and working lands under Environment/Conservation, aligning with funding/protection indicators for environmental protection.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 478: An Act to protect open space, historical resources, and community housing from coastal threats

By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 648) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation relative to community preservation funds for seawall repairs. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly protects open space/historical resources from coastal threats via seawall repairs funding under Environment committee, advancing conservation and climate adaptation.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly protects community housing from coastal threats via funding for seawall repairs, preserving housing stock and preventing displacement.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Coastal & Flood Protection Conservation

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 2599: An Act relative to the creation of the Carbon Sequestration Support Fund

By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 674) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to create the Carbon Sequestration Support Fund. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentCreates Carbon Sequestration Support Fund to advance climate change mitigation and environmental protection through funding carbon capture initiatives.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 1672: An Act to protect pollinators and public health

By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 587) of James B. Eldridge for legislation to protect pollinators and public health by prohibiting the use of neonicotinoid pesticides. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentProhibits neonicotinoid pesticides to protect pollinators, directly advancing environmental conservation under Environment and Natural Resources subject.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 2134: An Act to reduce plastics

By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 654) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Edward R. Philips, Joanne M. Comerford, Brian W. Murray and other members of the General Court for legislation to reduce plastics. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly aims to reduce plastics, directly addressing pollution control and environmental protection under Environment and Natural Resources subject.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 1674: An Act establishing a climate change superfund

By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 588) of James B. Eldridge, Steven Owens, Mike Connolly, Patricia D. Jehlen and other members of the General Court for legislation to create a Climate Adaptation Superfund. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates Climate Adaptation Superfund requiring state budget allocation for environmental programs, aligning with funding essential initiatives.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill creates Climate Adaptation Superfund under Environment and Natural Resources, explicitly funding climate protection efforts per bill title and summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Climate Change Hazardous Materials

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 2252: An Act promoting scientific literacy in schools

By Mr. Mark, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 410) of Paul W. Mark for legislation to promote climate science and climate solutions in schools. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly promotes climate science and climate solutions in school curriculum, advancing educational content for K-12 students without restrictions.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly promotes climate science education, advancing environmental literacy and awareness as a core component.85% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 1775: An Act establishing sustainable and equitable funding for climate change adaptation and mitigation

By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 572) of Sal N. DiDomenico, James B. Eldridge and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to establish sustainable and equitable funding for climate change adaptation and mitigation. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes new funding for climate adaptation/mitigation programs, directly aligning with 'funds essential programs' indicator under Budget & Taxes.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill establishes sustainable funding for climate adaptation/mitigation, directly advancing renewable energy infrastructure and reducing fossil fuel dependence through climate-focused investment.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentEstablishes funding for climate change adaptation/mitigation, directly advancing environmental protection goals per bill title and summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Climate Change

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 1642: An Act pertaining to regional resilience and flood protection entities

By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 658) of Michael F. Rush for legislation to create the Massachusetts Flood Management and Mitigation Authority to protect the commonwealth’s natural resources. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentCreates Massachusetts Flood Management Authority to protect natural resources, directly advancing environmental conservation through flood mitigation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Coastal & Flood Protection

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 294: An Act to overcome coastal and environmental acidification and nutrient pollution

By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 566) of Julian Cyr for legislation to overcome coastal and environmental acidification and nutrient pollution. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly targets coastal/environmental acidification and nutrient pollution, directly advancing environmental protection through legislative action.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Coastal & Flood Protection Recycling Water Quality

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