Environment

passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 19, 2026

H 1052: An Act accelerating wetlands restoration

By Representatives Shand of Newburyport and Kassner of Hamilton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1052) of Dawne Shand, Kristin E. Kassner and others relative to wetlands restoration. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly accelerates wetlands restoration, a conservation effort protecting natural resources and ecosystems under Environment/Natural Resources committee.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 30, 2026

H 1043: An Act relative to the Quabbin Watershed Advisory Committee

By Representative Saunders of Belchertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1043) of Aaron L. Saunders relative to the membership of the Quabbin Watershed Advisory Committee. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill establishes advisory committee for Quabbin Watershed management under Environment & Natural Resources, supporting watershed conservation and resource protection.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Water Quality

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 19, 2026

H 3938: An Act pertaining to regional resilience and flood protection entities

By Representative Sangiolo of Newton, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 9) of Amy Mah Sangiolo and others for legislation to establish the Massachusetts Flood Management and Mitigation Authority to coordinate flood management and mitigation efforts. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill establishes a Flood Management Authority under Environment and Natural Resources to coordinate flood mitigation, directly advancing environmental protection and climate resilience efforts.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Coastal & Flood Protection

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 12, 2026

H 944: An Act relative to funding water infrastructure and addressing economic target areas

By Representatives Garballey of Arlington and Cataldo of Concord, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 944) of Sean Garballey and Simon Cataldo relative to funding water infrastructure and addressing economic target areas. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates state funds for water infrastructure, a public service program, directly advancing fiscal management under Budget & Taxes.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill funds water infrastructure under Environment committee, directly supporting pollution control and conservation through infrastructure investment.92% confidence

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introduced · Massachusetts · House Sep 2, 2025

HD 5077: A communication from the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (see Section 122 of Chapter 239 of the Acts of 2024) submitting guidance on the impacts of electric battery storage and electric vehicle chargers

This bill is a procedural communication submitting guidance on the impacts of electric battery storage systems and EV chargers. It references specific safety standards (NFPA 855) and Massachusetts regulations (310 CMR 22.00, CMR 1.00) for review by relevant agencies. The guidance addresses fire protection, emergency planning, and drinking water regulations related to these technologies. As a filing, it does not create new law but provides technical references for future regulatory or planning work.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentProvides safety guidance for EV infrastructure, enabling clean energy adoption without new law.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Drinking Water

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 6, 2026

H 3560: An Act to allow all green communities grants to be used for solar panels on municipal rooftops and land

By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3560) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa for legislation to allow all green communities grants to be used for solar panels on municipal rooftops and land. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill explicitly expands grant usage for municipal solar panels, promoting renewable energy infrastructure investment and aligning with clean energy policy indicators.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill enables municipal solar panel installations using green grants, directly promoting clean energy adoption and reducing carbon emissions per environmental indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Solar

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passed · Massachusetts · House Sep 8, 2025

H 3999: An Act relative to establishing accountability for stormwater runoff mitigation and watershed restoration

By Representative Diggs of Barnstable, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3999) of Kip A. Diggs that the Massachusetts Department of Transportation be authorized to establish a program to mitigate roadway stormwater runoff and contribute to watershed restoration efforts. Transportation.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates DOT program to mitigate stormwater runoff pollution and restore watersheds, directly advancing environmental protection and pollution control.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill authorizes MassDOT to establish stormwater runoff mitigation for roadways, directly enhancing transportation infrastructure maintenance and watershed restoration.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Water Quality

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 6, 2026

H 3574: An Act to reimburse cities and towns affected by the decommissioning of power plants

By Representative Thurber of Somerset, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3574) of Justin Thurber for legislation to further regulate the carbon dioxide cap and trade program. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill regulates carbon cap and trade program, which reduces emissions and alignates with energy policy goals. Reimbursement for decommissioning power plants supports transition from fossil fuels.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly aims to 'further regulate the carbon dioxide cap and trade program,' directly strengthening emissions reduction mechanisms per environmental protection indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Apr 2, 2026

S 2351: An Act exempting certain public transit and active transportation projects from MEPA review

By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2351) of Cynthia Stone Creem for legislation to exempt certain public transit and active transportation projects from MEPA review. Transportation.

Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentExempts public transit/active transportation projects from MEPA environmental review, removing mandatory impact assessments. This deregulation weakens environmental protection standards for covered projects.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationExempts public transit and active transportation projects from MEPA review, facilitating faster project approvals and supporting transportation infrastructure development.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Transit

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 18, 2025

S 671: An Act to create a Merrimack River Collaborative

By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 671) of Bruce E. Tarr and Dawne Shand for legislation relative to create a Merrimack River Collaborative. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentCreates Merrimack River Collaborative under Environment/Natural Resources, aiming to protect river ecosystem and natural resources through collaborative management.95% confidence

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