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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 5, 2026

H 108: An Act to protect Massachusetts pollinators

By Representative Arena-DeRosa of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 108) of James C. Arena-DeRosa relative to the use and protection of pollinators by further regulating the spraying, release, deposit or application of a neonicotinoid on certain agricultural land. Agriculture.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRegulates neonicotinoids to protect pollinators, directly advancing environmental conservation and natural resource protection.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 26, 2026

H 917: An Act reducing packaging waste

By Representatives Connolly of Cambridge and Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 917) of Mike Connolly and David M. Rogers for legislation to reduce packaging waste. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly targets packaging waste reduction, directly advancing pollution control and conservation within environmental protection as stated in its title and summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Oct 20, 2025

S 653: An Act to require producer responsibility for collection, reuse and recycling of discarded electronic products

By Mr. Oliveira, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 653) of Jacob R. Oliveira and Steven Owens for legislation to require producer responsibility for the collection, reuse and recycling of discarded electronic products. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires producers to manage e-waste recycling, reducing landfill pollution and promoting resource conservation under Environment committee.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 25, 2026

H 4086: An Act relative to a three year study for stormwater engineering to protect habitats along state highways

By Representative Flanagan of Dennis, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4086) of Christopher Richard Flanagan relative to a study of stormwater engineering to protect habitats along state highways. Transportation.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates a study to protect habitats through stormwater engineering, directly advancing environmental conservation goals.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Water Quality

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 25, 2026

H 981: An Act to protect pollinator habitat

By Representative Keefe of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 981) of Mary S. Keefe and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to opportunities for improving pollinator health. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly aims to protect pollinator habitat, a direct environmental conservation measure under Environment and Natural Resources subject area.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Oct 30, 2025

S 604: An Act to promote natural carbon sequestration

By Mr. Fernandes, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 604) of Dylan A. Fernandes for legislation to promote natural carbon sequestration. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly promotes natural carbon sequestration, a direct climate mitigation strategy that reduces atmospheric CO2 and aligns with environmental protection goals.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 30, 2026

H 901: An Act providing nature for all

By Representatives Blais of Deerfield and Montaño of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 901) of Natalie M. Blais, Samantha Montaño and others for legislation to provide funds for conserving and improving natural and working lands. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill allocates funds for conserving natural lands, directly advancing environmental protection under Environment and Natural Resources.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Nov 3, 2025

S 658: 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 EnvironmentBill creates Massachusetts Flood Management Authority to protect natural resources, directly aligning with environmental protection and conservation goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Coastal & Flood Protection

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passed · Massachusetts · House Nov 3, 2025

H 958: An Act to promote natural carbon sequestration

By Representative Giannino of Revere, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 958) of Jessica Ann Giannino relative to the development of quantified net positive statewide natural carbon sequestration and storage goals. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill promotes natural carbon sequestration goals to reduce atmospheric CO2, directly advancing climate change mitigation and environmental protection under Environment/Natural Resources.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 5, 2026

H 1041: An Act to protect pollinators and public health

By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1041) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Erika Uyterhoeven and Samantha Montaño relative to the use and protection of pollinators by further regulating the spraying, release, deposit or application of a neonicotinoid on certain agricultural land. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRegulates neonicotinoids to protect pollinators, directly advancing environmental conservation and public health as per bill summary.95% confidence

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