Rep. Mindy Domb

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a $300 million Zero Carbon Renovation Fund to support energy upgrades in existing buildings across Massachusetts. It directly affects affordable housing, low/moderate income homes, public schools, municipal buildings, and certified small businesses by funding renovations that must include all-electric systems, on-site renewable energy, and low-carbon materials. The fund covers costs for energy efficiency improvements and necessary pre-renovation repairs like lead paint removal or electrical upgrades. Administered by multiple state agencies, the fund prioritizes environmental justice communities and gateway cities while ensuring unspent funds carry over annually.

Maddy summaryThis bill transfers the Massachusetts Community Climate Bank's assets, staff, and ongoing projects to the Massachusetts Clean Energy Technology Center. The Center will now serve as the state's official Green Bank, responsible for financing clean energy projects across residential, municipal, small business, and commercial sectors. Key provisions include providing loans, grants, and investments to reduce greenhouse gases, with priority given to projects advancing climate goals, lowering emissions, and ensuring equitable access to clean energy. This directly affects residents, local governments, small businesses, and clean energy companies seeking financing for projects like solar installations, building decarbonization, and electric vehicle programs.

Maddy summaryHD 1283 expands Massachusetts' bottle bill to make recycling more accessible and fund environmental programs. It introduces a "bag-drop program" allowing consumers to return containers at designated locations for refunds within 3 days, increases the deposit refund value from $0.05 to $0.10 per container, and requires universal product codes on containers for redemption systems. The bill creates a "Clean Environment Fund" to finance recycling infrastructure, reusable container systems, and water/wastewater improvements - excluding incineration costs. These changes directly affect consumers, redemption centers, and beverage distributors by streamlining returns and directing deposit revenue toward environmental initiatives.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits new gas facilities or expansions within 5 miles of environmental justice neighborhoods, except for public safety reasons. It requires gas companies to submit biennial workforce transition plans by 2026, detailing how they will maintain safe service while shifting to net-zero emissions by 2050. These plans must cover worker training, retention, pension solvency, and measures to prevent job displacement during the transition. The bill directly affects all gas companies operating in Massachusetts, including those managing dual-fuel or renewable energy systems.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires Massachusetts broadband providers (wireline, fixed wireless, and satellite) to offer affordable high-speed internet to low-income households. Eligible households must participate in programs like SNAP, Medicaid, or have income at or below 200% of the federal poverty level, or qualify for specific assistance programs. Providers must offer service at a minimum of 100 Mbps download speed for $15/month (including taxes/fees), with limited annual price increases. Providers must also advertise the program, report enrollment and compliance annually to the state, and face penalties for noncompliance.

Maddy summaryThis bill changes how candidate names appear on Massachusetts state primary and general election ballots. It requires all candidate names to be listed in a random order generated by the state secretary, removing any notation indicating whether a candidate is a current officeholder (incumbent) or running for re-election. The law directly affects all candidates for state offices in primary and general elections. It takes effect January 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis bill would allow the town of Amherst to grant voting rights in local elections to lawful permanent residents (green card holders) living within its borders. It directly affects non-citizen residents who are legally authorized to live in the U.S. but cannot vote in state or federal elections. The key mechanism is authorizing Amherst to adopt a local ordinance, subject to approval by its town council, to extend these voting rights for municipal elections. The bill does not change state or federal voting laws but permits the town to determine local election eligibility.

Maddy summaryThis bill repeals a sales tax exemption for aircraft purchases in Massachusetts. It removes a provision that previously allowed aircraft to be exempt from sales tax, meaning buyers will now pay standard sales tax on aircraft. The change directly affects individuals and businesses purchasing aircraft within the state. The bill modifies existing tax code language (Section 6 of Chapter 64H) by striking outdated subsections.

Maddy summaryHD 3985 imposes a 4.75% excise tax on the wholesale value of firearms sold by licensed sellers and 4.75% per round on ammunition sold by licensed sellers. All tax revenue must be deposited into the Public Health and Safety Fund, which is dedicated to community-based gun violence prevention programs, research, and services for survivors and victims' families. The bill requires licensees to file monthly sales reports with the commissioner of revenue, with a $1,000 penalty for failure to comply. The fund's money cannot be diverted to other state uses and carries over annually. This directly affects licensed gun and ammunition sellers through the tax obligation and reporting requirements.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a Massachusetts artist workspace tax credit for construction or renovation projects in designated cultural districts. It allows contractors and developers to claim a non-refundable tax credit over five years, up to a $20 million annual cap, to offset costs of creating artist workspaces. The credit applies only to projects meeting specific criteria and certified by the Department of Housing and Community Development. Directly, it affects contractors working on eligible projects and artists who gain access to new or renovated workspace in cultural districts.