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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 652: An Act relative to the Douglas State Forest Maintenance Trust Fund

By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 592) of Ryan C. Fattman and Joseph D. McKenna for legislation relative to the Douglas State Forest Maintenance Trust Fund. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill establishes trust fund for Douglas State Forest maintenance, directly supporting conservation of natural resources under Environment committee.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Forestry

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 1666: An Act providing for the establishment of sustainable water resource funds

By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1443) of James B. Eldridge for legislation to provide for the establishment of sustainable water resource funds. Municipalities and Regional Government.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentEstablishes funds for sustainable water resource management, directly supporting environmental conservation and pollution control through resource protection95% confidence

Sub-Topics Drinking Water

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 2074: An Act to improve indoor air quality for highly-impacted communities

By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1546) of Adam Gomez, Sal N. DiDomenico, John F. Keenan and Jason M. Lewis for legislation to create a task force to identify, monitor, and remediate indoor air pollution and indoor mold contamination in schools, long term care facilities, correctional facilities, early childhood education facilities, public housing and privately-owned residential buildings. Public Health.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill creates task force to remediate indoor air pollution and mold in public facilities, directly addressing pollution control under environmental protection.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Air Quality

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 1086: An Act to ensure cleaner air for communities overburdened by outdoor air pollution

By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1548) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Joanne M. Comerford, Jacob R. Oliveira, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the Senate for legislation to improve outdoor and indoor air quality for communities burdened by transportation pollution. Public Health.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly targets transportation pollution to improve air quality in overburdened communities, directly reducing emissions and protecting public health per environmental protection indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Air Quality

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 66: An Act relative to the separation of agricultural land for renewable energy purposes

By Mr. Brady, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1927) of Michael D. Brady, Kathleen R. LaNatra, Christopher Richard Flanagan and Norman J. Orrall for legislation relative to the separation of agricultural land for renewable energy purposes. Revenue.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill designates agricultural land for renewable energy development, directly promoting clean energy infrastructure expansion.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill designates agricultural land for renewable energy projects, promoting clean energy infrastructure and aligning with environmental protection goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy Solar

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 2867: An Act relative to the separation of agricultural land for renewable energy purposes

HD 2867 modifies Massachusetts tax law to exempt agricultural land separated for renewable energy production from certain taxes. Specifically, it prevents landowners from facing conveyance or roll-back taxes when they divide agricultural land (valued under Chapter 61A) for renewable energy use, as defined in Chapter 164. This directly affects farmers or landowners who develop renewable energy projects on portions of their agricultural land. The key provision removes tax liability for the separated renewable energy portion, maintaining the land's agricultural tax status for that specific area. The bill focuses on clarifying tax treatment for land used in renewable energy development without altering broader agricultural land use rules.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts agricultural land from conveyance/roll-back taxes for renewable energy projects, providing tax relief under MA tax law.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyExempts agricultural land used for renewable energy from taxes, removing financial barriers to development and directly advancing renewable energy projects.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentExempts agricultural land for renewable energy from taxes, directly promoting clean energy development and reducing barriers to renewable projects.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 691: An Act to overcome coastal and environmental acidification and nutrient pollution

This bill establishes Massachusetts' Ocean Acidification Council, a 11-member body including state agency heads and public representatives (such as shellfish industry members and coastal scientists). The council must coordinate coastal acidification monitoring, create a public data repository, and commission studies on impacts to marine species (like oysters and lobsters), economic effects, and nutrient pollution solutions. It requires annual awareness events, defines key terms like "coastal acidification" and "eutrophication," and directs funds to upgrade wastewater systems and reduce nutrient pollution in coastal watersheds. The law directly affects coastal communities, shellfish industries, and state environmental agencies by mandating data-driven action on acidification threats.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill establishes Ocean Acidification Council to monitor, study, and address coastal acidification/pollution impacts on marine ecosystems and economies, directly advancing environmental protection goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Coastal & Flood Protection Water Quality

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 27, 2025

HD 3857: An Act for environmental, and water testing requirements, and funding thereof

By Representative Day of Stoneham (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 928) of Vincent Lawrence Dixon relative to environmental and water testing requirements. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates environmental/water testing requirements with dedicated funding, advancing pollution monitoring and regulatory compliance.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 27, 2025

HD 3199: An Act relative to the protection of our drinking water from nitrosodimethylamine

By Representative Robertson of Tewksbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1029) of David Allen Robertson relative to maximum containment levels for certain harmful compounds in drinking water. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill establishes maximum containment levels for nitrosodimethylamine (a harmful compound) in drinking water, directly advancing pollution control and environmental protection under Environment and Natural Resources.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Drinking Water

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 27, 2025

HD 3626: An Act establishing healthy soil performance guidelines

By Representative Giannino of Revere, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 125) of Jessica Ann Giannino for legislation to establish healthy soil performance guidelines. Agriculture.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentEstablishes healthy soil performance guidelines, promoting soil conservation, carbon sequestration, and sustainable agriculture - directly advancing environmental protection and natural resource management.95% confidence

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