Environment

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 526: An Act relative to the re-use of soil for large reclamation projects

By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 656) of Michael F. Rush for legislation relative to the re-use of soil for large reclamation projects. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill focuses on soil re-use for reclamation projects under Environment committee. Reusing soil conserves natural resources and supports land restoration, aligning with environmental protection goals.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 2162: An Act prohibiting the mistreatment of birds

By Mr. Brownsberger, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 544) of William N. Brownsberger, Joanne M. Comerford, Dylan A. Fernandes and Jason M. Lewis for legislation to prohibit the mistreatment of birds. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill prohibits bird mistreatment under 'Environment and Natural Resources' subject, directly protecting wildlife conservation within environmental policy framework.90% confidence

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 3369: An Act establishing a climate change superfund

HD 3369 establishes a Climate Change Adaptation Superfund to finance projects that help communities prepare for and recover from climate impacts. It requires fossil fuel companies and entities that extracted coal, oil, or natural gas in Massachusetts between 1995 and 2024 to pay into the fund based on their historical greenhouse gas emissions. Payments will support concrete adaptation projects like upgrading stormwater systems, retrofitting public buildings for energy efficiency, and protecting communities from extreme weather. The fund prioritizes environmental justice communities - neighborhoods with high poverty rates, minority populations, or limited English proficiency - to ensure equitable access to climate resilience efforts.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyFunds energy efficiency retrofits for public buildings and climate adaptation projects, directly advancing energy efficiency and clean infrastructure goals.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill funds climate adaptation projects via fossil fuel company payments, directly advancing environmental protection and climate resilience through emission-based financing.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Coal Energy Efficiency Oil & Gas Climate Change Environmental Justice Hazardous Materials

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 764: An Act establishing the Municipal Reforestation Program

By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 553) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Joanne M. Comerford, Steven Owens, John F. Keenan and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish the municipal reforestation program. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentEstablishes municipal reforestation program under Environment and Natural Resources, directly conserving natural resources and protecting ecosystems through tree planting initiatives.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Forestry

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 771: 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 explicitly targets plastic packaging waste reduction, directly advancing pollution control and conservation under Environment and Natural Resources.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 1460: An Act to reduce the unnecessary use of plastic straws

By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 543) of Michael J. Barrett for legislation to reduce disposable plastic straw waste. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill directly targets plastic straw waste reduction under Environment committee, addressing pollution control and conservation goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 1563: An Act prohibiting the use of coal tar sealers

By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 645) of Michael O. Moore for legislation to prohibit the use of coal tar sealers. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentProhibits coal tar sealers, a known source of toxic PAHs that pollute waterways, directly reducing environmental pollution per bill's environmental focus.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 712: An Act prohibiting the sale of newly farmed fur products

By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 551) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Joanne M. Comerford, Michael O. Moore, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to prohibit the sale of newly farmed fur products. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBans fur farming sales, reducing pollution and resource use from industrial animal agriculture, aligned with Environment committee designation and conservation focus.85% confidence

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in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 252: An Act to promote conservation through oyster shell recycling

By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 58) of Julian Cyr for legislation to promote conservation through oyster shell recycling. Agriculture.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly promotes conservation of marine resources through oyster shell recycling, directly aligning with environmental protection goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 1096: An Act responding to the threat of invasive species

By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 607) of Patricia D. Jehlen and Michael J. Barrett for legislation to respond to the threat of invasive species. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentAddresses invasive species threat under Environment & Natural Resources, a core environmental protection measure to safeguard ecosystems.90% confidence

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