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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 4, 2025

S 2280: An Act transferring the Massachusetts Community Climate Bank to the Massachusetts Clean Energy Technology Center

By Mr. Fernandes, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2280) of Dylan A. Fernandes for legislation to establish a body politic and corporate to be known as the Massachusetts clean energy technology center. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyTransfers Community Climate Bank to Clean Energy Technology Center, establishing dedicated infrastructure for renewable energy development and climate initiatives.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentTransfers Climate Bank to Clean Energy Technology Center, advancing climate initiatives and clean energy funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 5, 2026

H 3230: An Act advancing renewable heating solutions for the Commonwealth

By Representative Roy of Franklin, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3230) of Jeffrey N. Roy relative to renewable heating programs and providing for certain tax credits. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides tax credits for renewable heating programs, directly advancing tax policy to incentivize clean energy adoption and fund related initiatives.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill explicitly advances renewable heating programs via tax credits, directly promoting clean energy adoption per title and summary.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 6, 2026

H 3951: An Act addressing the contradictory terms of 225 CMR 24.03

By Representative Connolly of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3951) of Mike Connolly relative to municipal fossil fuel free building construction and renovation demonstration projects. Municipalities and Regional Government.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill promotes fossil fuel free building projects, reducing fossil fuel dependence and advancing renewable energy infrastructure in municipal construction.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 21, 2026

H 4035: An Act authorizing the city of Somerville to establish a net zero emissions standard for new constructed buildings and major renovation projects

By Representative Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4035) of Christine P. Barber, Erika Uyterhoeven and Mike Connolly (with the approval of the mayor and city council) that the city of Somerville be authorized to establish a net zero emissions standard for zoning of new constructed buildings and major renovation projects. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyAuthorizes Somerville to set net zero emissions standards for buildings, directly promoting renewable energy adoption and reducing carbon emissions through mandatory efficiency measures.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentAuthorizes net zero emissions standard for buildings, directly reducing carbon output and advancing climate goals per bill title and summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Air Quality Climate Change

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 9, 2026

H 4166: An Act to evaluate transportation resiliency and progress towards meeting carbon emissions reductions benchmarks

By Representative Ciccolo of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4166) of Michelle L. Ciccolo relative to climate adaptation and transportation infrastructure. Transportation.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill explicitly evaluates progress toward carbon emissions reductions benchmarks, advancing clean energy infrastructure goals and reducing fossil fuel dependence.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly evaluates progress toward carbon emissions reductions benchmarks, directly advancing environmental protection through transportation infrastructure climate adaptation.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill mandates evaluation of transportation resiliency and carbon emissions progress, directly advancing sustainable transportation infrastructure goals.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Climate Change

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in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Sep 18, 2025

SD 3193: An Act promoting fair tax treatment for zero-emission vehicles

By Mr. Mark, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Paul W. Mark for legislation to promote fair tax treatment for zero-emission vehicles. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill promotes 'fair tax treatment' for zero-emission vehicles, indicating tax policy adjustment favoring EVs, aligning with tax relief/support indicators.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyPromotes zero-emission vehicles through tax incentives, advancing renewable energy adoption and reducing fossil fuel dependence.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentPromotes zero-emission vehicles via tax incentives, directly reducing emissions and advancing clean energy adoption per bill title and summary.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill promotes fair tax treatment for zero-emission vehicles, advancing sustainable transportation policies under vehicle regulations.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Oct 30, 2025

S 569: An Act protecting our coasts from offshore drilling

By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 569) of Julian Cyr for legislation to protect our coasts from offshore drilling. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill prohibits offshore drilling (fossil fuel extraction), directly restricting fossil fuel infrastructure development per topic description.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly aims to protect coastal environments by prohibiting offshore drilling, directly aligning with environmental protection indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Oil & Gas

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 25, 2026

H 3476: An Act relative to healthy and sustainable schools

By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3476) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to energy assessments and energy efficiency improvements at schools and public institutions of higher education. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill mandates energy assessments and efficiency improvements at schools, directly advancing energy efficiency practices per topic indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Efficiency

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Nov 3, 2025

S 673: An Act establishing the New England Fusion Research Compact

By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 673) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to establish the New England Fusion Research Compact. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill establishes a fusion research compact under Environment committee, directly advancing clean energy R&D as a renewable infrastructure investment.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 9, 2026

S 2694: An Act promoting fair tax treatment for zero-emission vehicles

By Mr. Mark, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2694) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Paul W. Mark, Joanne M. Comerford and Joan B. Lovely for legislation to promote fair tax treatment for zero-emission vehicles. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides tax treatment adjustments for zero-emission vehicles, constituting tax relief/incentive under fiscal policy.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyPromotes zero-emission vehicles via tax incentives, reducing fossil fuel dependence and advancing clean transportation infrastructure.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill promotes tax incentives for zero-emission vehicles, directly reducing transportation emissions and advancing clean energy adoption per environmental indicators.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationPromotes tax fairness for zero-emission vehicles, advancing sustainable transportation infrastructure as per bill's explicit purpose.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Electric Vehicles Vehicle Registration

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