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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 27, 2025

HD 3451: An Act to facilitate climate resiliency

By Representative Ferrante of Gloucester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 939) of Ann-Margaret Ferrante relative to climate resiliency protection projects. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill facilitates climate resiliency protection projects under Environment and Natural Resources, directly advancing environmental protection through resiliency measures.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 30, 2026

H 3920: An Act to provide sustainable water resources in the town of Tyngsborough

By Representative Garry of Dracut, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3920) of Colleen M. Garry (by vote of the town) for legislation to provide sustainable water resources in the town of Tyngsborough. Environment and Natural Resources. [Local Approval Received.]

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly addresses sustainable water resources conservation under Environment committee, directly aligning with environmental protection and resource conservation indicators.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 26, 2026

H 1015: An Act to require producer responsibility for collection, reuse and recycling of discarded electronic products

By Representatives Owens of Watertown and Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1015) of Steven Owens and Jacob R. Oliveira relative to producer responsibility for the collection, reuse and recycling of discarded electronic products. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates producer responsibility for e-waste recycling, reducing landfill pollution and promoting resource conservation under Environment & Natural Resources jurisdiction.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling

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in committee · Massachusetts · House Apr 24, 2025

HD 4577: An Act relative to a clean transportation future

By Representative Kearney of Scituate, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Patrick Joseph Kearney relative to promoting zero-emission vehicles. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill promotes zero-emission vehicles, advancing clean transportation and reducing fossil fuel dependence in energy sector95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly promotes zero-emission vehicles to reduce transportation emissions, directly advancing environmental protection goals.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill explicitly promotes zero-emission vehicles and a 'clean transportation future,' aligning with sustainable transportation goals per title and summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Electric Vehicles

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introduced · Massachusetts · Senate Apr 24, 2025

SD 2844: Toxic Use Reduction Information 2023 Report

Report of the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (pursuant to Section 3 of Chapter 21I of the General Laws) submitting its Toxic Use Reduction Information 2023 report

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates submission of Toxic Use Reduction report, directly supporting pollution control and environmental protection by monitoring toxic substances per environmental regulations.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 4, 2025

S 2298: An Act enabling clean energy transition

By Mr. Mark, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2298) of Paul W. Mark for legislation to establish standards for cost disclosure at public electric vehicle charging stations. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill establishes cost disclosure standards for public EV charging stations, directly advancing clean energy infrastructure adoption per its title and summary.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill title explicitly enables clean energy transition, promoting environmental protection through EV infrastructure standards and cost disclosure for public charging stations.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Renewable Energy

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 4, 2025

S 2326: An Act to update vehicle emissions standards

By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2326) of John C. Velis, Adam Gomez and Michael O. Moore for legislation relative to certain exemptions to the vehicle emissions standards. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill seeks exemptions to vehicle emissions standards, weakening environmental regulations by allowing non-compliance with pollution controls.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill updates vehicle emissions standards to promote cleaner transportation, aligning with sustainable transport goals under vehicle regulations.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 9, 2026

S 606: An Act providing for further testing after a combined sewage overflow event

By Mr. Finegold, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 606) of Barry R. Finegold for legislation relative to further testing after a combined sewage overflow event. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires additional testing after sewage overflows to monitor pollution, strengthening environmental compliance and water quality protection under Environment committee jurisdiction.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 30, 2026

H 1045: An Act relative to liability for release of hazardous materials

By Representative Scarsdale of Pepperell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1045) of Margaret R. Scarsdale relative to liability for release of hazardous materials. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill establishes liability for hazardous material releases, preventing pollution and holding polluters accountable, strengthening environmental protections.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Hazardous Materials

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jun 23, 2025

S 554: An Act to reduce plastic packaging waste

By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 554) of Cynthia Stone Creem for legislation to establish the Sustainable Food Service Ware Act. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill directly targets plastic packaging waste reduction, aligning with pollution control and environmental protection goals under Environment and Natural Resources.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling

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