By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2246) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Erika Uyterhoeven, John F. Keenan, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to align the commonwealth's transportation plans with its mandates and goals for reducing emissions and vehicle miles traveled. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
By Representative Saunders of Belchertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3570) of Aaron L. Saunders relative to vehicle emissions standards for public and utility infrastructures. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
By Representative Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3522) of David Paul Linsky for legislation to establish a clean fuel standard. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 597) of Paul R. Feeney, Joanne M. Comerford, James K. Hawkins, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation to conserve and improve natural and working lands. Environment and Natural Resources.
By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 664) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to liability for release of hazardous materials. Environment and Natural Resources.
By Representative Domb of Amherst, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 119) of Mindy Domb for legislation to establish a separate fund to be known as the agriculture and fishery vulnerability preparedness grant fund to address the impact of climate change on farms and fisheries. Agriculture.
By Representative Day of Stoneham (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 928) of Vincent Lawrence Dixon relative to environmental and water testing requirements. Environment and Natural Resources.
By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2288) of Adam Gomez for legislation to remove woody biomass from the greenhouse gas emissions standard for municipal lighting plants. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H 4421 requires Massachusetts' Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to create regulations for soil performance after construction projects, directly affecting developers and construction companies. The regulations will cover soil depth, quality, carbon storage, stormwater runoff, water quality, fertilizer use, and compaction, with the DEP working alongside UMass Amherst Extension to align with existing soil science practices. Violations could result in fines up to $1,000 for repeat offenses, with an appeal process through administrative law. The bill also adds definitions for "functional turf" (e.g., lawns, parks) and "utility turf" (e.g., erosion-control grasses) to clarify applicable land uses.
By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2287) of Adam Gomez for legislation to limit the eligibility of woody biomass as an alternative energy supply. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
