Environment

passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 27, 2025

HD 3831: An Act relative to plastic bag reduction

By Representative Domb of Amherst, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 933) of Mindy Domb relative to plastic bag reduction. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill directly targets plastic bag reduction, a key pollution control measure under environmental protection and natural resources.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 27, 2025

HD 3620: 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, aligning with environmental protection under Environment and Natural Resources committee.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 27, 2025

HD 2454: An Act relative to toxic free kids

By Representative Hawkins of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 384) of James K. Hawkins and others for legislation to direct the Department of Environmental Protection to publish a toxic chemicals of concern consumer products list. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentDirects DEP to publish toxic chemicals list in consumer products, strengthening pollution control and environmental protection through regulatory transparency.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 27, 2025

HD 4118: An Act to streamline permitting for rail electrification

By Representative Reid of Lynn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1027) of Sean Reid relative to environmental impact statements for zero- or near-zero emission rail infrastructure. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyStreamlines permitting for zero-emission rail infrastructure, advancing clean energy deployment and reducing fossil fuel dependence in transportation.92% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill streamlines permitting for zero-emission rail infrastructure, directly promoting cleaner transportation and reducing emissions per its title and summary.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill streamlines permitting for rail electrification, promoting zero-emission rail infrastructure as sustainable transportation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Rail

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 26, 2026

H 974: An Act relative to solar panel recycling

By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 974) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to solar panel recycling. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill establishes recycling framework for solar panels, supporting renewable energy infrastructure lifecycle management and waste reduction in clean energy sector.92% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill establishes recycling framework for solar panels under Environment committee, promoting resource conservation and reducing waste from renewable energy infrastructure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Solar Recycling

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 26, 2026

H 1035: An Act to improve plastic bottles and their recycling

By Representative Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1035) of David M. Rogers relative to the sale of single-use beverage containers and the minimum content standard for plastic beverage containers. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill targets single-use plastic bottles and mandates minimum recycled content standards for containers, directly reducing plastic pollution and promoting recycling under Environment committee jurisdiction.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 26, 2026

H 925: An Act to increase access to recycling

By Representative Day of Stoneham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 925) of Michael S. Day for legislation to increase access to recycling in the Commonwealth. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly increases recycling access under Environment and Natural Resources, directly supporting conservation and pollution reduction through waste management.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 30, 2026

H 1038: An Act relative to enhancing circularity in recycling

By Representative Roy of Franklin, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1038) of Jeffrey N. Roy relative to enhancing circularity in recycling. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill enhances recycling circularity under Environment committee, aligning with conservation and pollution control goals per title/summary.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 26, 2026

H 964: An Act promoting responsible end-of-life management for electric and hybrid vehicle batteries

By Representative Haggerty of Woburn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 964) of Richard M. Haggerty relative to end-of-life management for electric and hybrid vehicle batteries. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill promotes EV battery management, supporting renewable transportation infrastructure and reducing fossil fuel dependence through responsible end-of-life practices.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentPromotes responsible EV battery disposal, preventing environmental harm from hazardous materials and supporting recycling, aligning with pollution control and conservation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling

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in committee · Massachusetts · House May 12, 2025

HD 3421: An Act relative to creating a battery recycling program

By Representative Ramos of North Andover, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4111) of Adrianne Pusateri Ramos and Sally P. Kerans for legislation to create a battery recycling program. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyCreates battery recycling program, supporting renewable energy infrastructure by enabling sustainable battery management for clean energy storage systems.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentCreates battery recycling program to reduce waste and pollution, directly advancing environmental protection under Environment and Natural Resources.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Storage Recycling

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