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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 30, 2026

H 937: An Act restricting the use of effluent water in cooling towers

By Representative DuBois of Brockton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 937) of Michelle M. DuBois relative to the use of effluent water in cooling towers. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRestricts effluent water use in cooling towers to prevent potential pollution, directly advancing environmental protection goals under Environment and Natural Resources.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 6, 2026

H 3463: An Act to restore the environmental fund

By Representative Ciccolo of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3463) of Michelle L. Ciccolo for legislation to restore the clean environmental fund using revenue from unclaimed bottle deposits. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRestores environmental fund using unclaimed bottle deposit revenue, directly funding a program via existing budget streams.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRestores clean environmental fund using bottle deposit revenue, directly funding environmental protection efforts.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 26, 2026

H 4040: An Act preventing the discharge of radioactive materials

By Representatives Badger of Plymouth and Luddy of Orleans, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4040) of Michelle L. Badger, Vanna Howard and Lindsay N. Sabadosa relative to the discharge of spent fuel pool water. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill prevents radioactive discharge from spent fuel pools, directly protecting water resources and natural environments per title and summary.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 6, 2026

H 3573: An Act relative to containers, litter, ecology and nips (CLEAN Act)

By Representative Sweezey of Duxbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3573) of Kenneth P. Sweezey for legislation to include nip bottles and certain other containers in the bottle law. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill expands bottle law to include nip bottles/containers, targeting litter reduction and ecology under 'CLEAN Act' title, aligning with environmental protection indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling

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passed · Massachusetts · House Dec 31, 2025

H 4430: An Act promoting agriculture resilience and sustainability

By Representative Hogan of Stow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4430) of Kate Hogan relative to agriculture resilience and sustainability. Agriculture and Fisheries.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill title includes 'sustainability' which aligns with environmental protection in agriculture context, though no explicit environmental language in summary.75% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 30, 2026

H 1060: An Act relative to solid waste disposal facilities in environmental justice communities

By Representative Tyler of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1060) of Chynah Tyler relative to solid waste disposal facilities in environmental justice communities. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill targets solid waste facilities in environmental justice communities to prevent pollution, aligning with environmental protection measures in vulnerable areas.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Environmental Justice Waste Management

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Sep 18, 2025

S 570: An Act establishing a waste reduction needs assessment in the commonwealth

By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 570) of Sal N. DiDomenico and Dylan A. Fernandes for legislation to establish a waste reduction needs assessment in the commonwealth. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill establishes waste reduction needs assessment under Environment and Natural Resources, directly targeting pollution control and resource conservation per its title and summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling Waste Management

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Sep 22, 2025

S 405: An Act stopping harm inflicted by the exploitation of life and development

By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 405) of Joan B. Lovely and Michael O. Moore for legislation to stop harm inflicted by the exploitation of life and development. Education.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly aims to stop harm from exploitation of life and development, aligning with environmental protection indicators.85% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Sep 25, 2025

H 959: An Act relative to toxic air contaminant reduction

By Representative Giannino of Revere, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 959) of Jessica Ann Giannino relative to toxic air contaminant reduction. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly targets reduction of toxic air contaminants, directly advancing pollution control and environmental protection under Environment and Natural Resources jurisdiction.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 30, 2026

H 895: An Act establishing a revolving fund to supplement the funding of waterway projects and coastal protection initiatives

By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 895) of Bruce J. Ayers relative to the funding of waterway projects and coastal protection initiatives. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill establishes a revolving fund to supplement funding for waterway and coastal protection initiatives, directly advancing environmental protection and conservation efforts under Environment and Natural Resources.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Coastal & Flood Protection

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