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passed · Massachusetts · House Sep 11, 2025

H 1009: An Act to overcome coastal and environmental acidification and nutrient pollution

By Representative Moakley of Falmouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1009) of Thomas W. Moakley relative to coastal and environmental acidification and nutrient pollution. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly targets coastal acidification and nutrient pollution, directly addressing environmental protection through legislative action in Environment committee.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Coastal & Flood Protection Water Quality

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 25, 2026

H 3726: An Act aligning the Commonwealth's transportation plans with its climate goals

By Representative Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3726) of Jack Patrick Lewis and others that the Massachusetts Department of Transportation be authorized to establish a process to conduct emissions impact and vehicle miles traveled impact assessments for projects and mitigation measures. Transportation.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires emissions impact assessments for transportation projects to align with climate goals, reducing emissions and advancing environmental protection.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequires emissions and VMT impact assessments for transportation projects to align with climate goals, promoting sustainable transportation planning.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 1, 2026

S 560: An Act to facilitate climate resiliency

By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 560) of Brendan P. Crighton for legislation to facilitate climate resiliency. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly facilitates climate resiliency under Environment and Natural Resources, directly advancing environmental protection against climate impacts.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 30, 2026

H 4041: An Act promoting environmental justice in Massachusetts

By Representative Connolly of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4041) of Mike Connolly for legislation to establish an office of green zone administration within the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyEstablishes green zone office within Energy and Environmental Affairs, advancing environmental justice through clean energy infrastructure and equitable access, aligning with renewable energy promotion indicators.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentCreates office of green zone administration under environmental agency to advance environmental justice and address disproportionate environmental impacts.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Environmental Justice

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passed · Massachusetts · House Dec 22, 2025

H 971: An Act establishing a pilot program for nature-based solutions to climate change

By Representatives Hunt of Boston and Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 971) of Daniel J. Hunt, Sean Garballey and others for legislation to establish a climate change superfund and promoting polluter responsibility. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill establishes pilot program for nature-based climate solutions and polluter responsibility, directly advancing environmental protection and climate action.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Climate Change Hazardous Materials

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Sep 18, 2025

S 612: Resolve providing for an investigation and study of enhancing statewide recycling programs

By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 612) of Edward J. Kennedy that provisions be made for an investigation and study by the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs to enhance statewide recycling programs. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly seeks to enhance recycling programs via study, aligning with environmental conservation and resource protection under Environment/Natural Resources subject.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Sep 18, 2025

S 558: 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, directly promoting environmental resiliency and adaptation per bill title and summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Climate Change

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 12, 2026

H 931: An Act establishing the Blue Communities Program

By Representatives Domb of Amherst and Moakley of Falmouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 931) of Mindy Domb and Thomas W. Moakley for legislation to establish a blue communities program to incentivize local action to reduce nutrient pollution and ocean acidification. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill establishes program to reduce nutrient pollution and ocean acidification, directly protecting marine environments through local incentives.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Water Quality

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Sep 18, 2025

S 572: 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 dedicated funding for climate adaptation/mitigation, directly allocating state budget resources to essential environmental programs.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly establishes funding for climate change adaptation/mitigation, directly advancing environmental protection through financial support for climate efforts.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Climate Change

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 2, 2026

H 3199: An Act to establish a sales tax exemption for earth day

By Representative Michael J. Moran of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3199) of Michael J. Moran relative to establishing a sales tax exemption on Earth Day for purchases of “Energy Star” products, so-called, and hybrid motor vehicles. Revenue.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill creates sales tax exemption, reducing state revenue, aligning with tax break indicator for oppose.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill creates tax exemption for Energy Star products and hybrid vehicles, directly incentivizing energy-efficient purchases and aligning with energy efficiency promotion.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill incentivizes purchasing Energy Star products and hybrid vehicles via sales tax exemption, directly promoting energy efficiency and reduced emissions per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax Tax Incentives

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