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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Nov 3, 2025

S 668: An Act creating the commercial fisheries offshore wind mitigation fund

By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 668) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to create the commercial fisheries offshore wind mitigation fund. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill creates fund to mitigate fisheries impacts from offshore wind projects, enabling renewable energy development and supporting clean energy infrastructure.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentCreates fund to mitigate offshore wind impacts on fisheries, supporting clean energy development while protecting marine resources under Environment committee.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Wind

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 4, 2025

S 2319: An Act to reduce gas leaks

By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2319) of Michael F. Rush for legislation to reduce gas leaks. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill targets gas leak reduction in energy infrastructure, improving safety and efficiency - directly advances energy infrastructure maintenance per committee focus.85% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 6, 2026

H 3550: An Act relative to increasing fuel assistance for low income individuals

By Representative Reyes of Lawrence, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3550) of Estela A. Reyes relative to a cap on gas delivery fees by gas companies. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyCapping gas delivery fees protects low-income utility consumers from excessive costs, aligning with energy consumer protection policies.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 6, 2026

H 3518: An Act relative to the protection of propane gas ratepayers

By Representative LeBoeuf of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3518) of David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf and Colleen M. Garry for legislation relative to the protection of propane gas ratepayers. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyProtects propane ratepayers, aligning with utility consumer protection in energy policy per indicators.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 4, 2025

S 2291: An Act protecting ratepayers from gas pipeline expansion costs

By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2291) of Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation to protect ratepayers from gas pipeline expansion costs. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill explicitly aims to protect ratepayers from gas pipeline expansion costs, opposing fossil fuel infrastructure expansion. This limits gas pipeline projects, directly countering fossil fuel energy infrastructure development.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Pipeline Infrastructure

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 30, 2026

H 2811: An Act to mandate the review of climate risk in order to protect public pension beneficiaries and taxpayers

By Representative Domb of Amherst, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2811) of Mindy Domb relative to public pension fund divestment from climate risk investments and negative economic impacts from carbon producing industries. Public Service.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyDivests public pension funds from carbon-producing industries, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and aligning with renewable energy transition goals.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates public pension divestment from carbon-producing industries to address climate risk, advancing environmental protection through financial risk mitigation.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Aug 14, 2025

H 2331: An Act allowing municipalities to reasonably regulate solar siting

By Representative Saunders of Belchertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2331) of Aaron L. Saunders relative to zoning ordinances for the regulation of the installation of solar energy systems. Municipalities and Regional Government.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyEnables municipalities to regulate solar siting via zoning, removing barriers to renewable energy deployment and facilitating solar infrastructure development.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Solar

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 26, 2026

H 1014: An Act establishing a climate change superfund

By Representatives Owens of Watertown and Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1014) of Steven Owens, Danillo A. Sena and others for legislation to finance climate adaptation projects. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishes a superfund to finance climate adaptation projects, directly allocating state budget resources to fund essential environmental programs.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyFunds climate adaptation projects under Environment committee, directly advancing renewable energy infrastructure and climate resilience goals.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentEstablishes climate change superfund to finance adaptation projects under Environment and Natural Resources, directly advancing environmental protection funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Climate Change Hazardous Materials

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passed · Massachusetts · House Nov 13, 2025

H 3469: An Act relative to solar permitting

By Representative Cusack of Braintree, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3469) of Mark J. Cusack relative to solar energy storage permit applications and inspections. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyStreamlines solar permitting process, directly advancing renewable energy deployment by reducing bureaucratic hurdles for solar installations.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Storage Solar

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Nov 19, 2025

S 188: An Act allowing the board of state examiners of plumbers and gas fitters to vary regulations to advance reductions in greenhouse gas emissions

By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 188) of Michael J. Barrett and Pavel M. Payano for legislation to allow the board of state examiners of plumbers and gas fitters to vary regulations to advance reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill explicitly enables regulatory changes to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, directly advancing clean energy transition goals.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly enables regulation changes to advance greenhouse gas emission reductions, directly aligning with environmental protection goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Climate Change

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