Environment

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 1245: An Act to empower communities against environmental damage

By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1245) of Rebecca L. Rausch and Michael O. Moore for legislation to create the environmental enforcement task force. The Judiciary.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentCreates environmental enforcement task force to address damage, aligning with strengthening protections and community empowerment against environmental harm.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 30, 2026

H 2811: An Act to mandate the review of climate risk in order to protect public pension beneficiaries and taxpayers

By Representative Domb of Amherst, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2811) of Mindy Domb relative to public pension fund divestment from climate risk investments and negative economic impacts from carbon producing industries. Public Service.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyDivests public pension funds from carbon-producing industries, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and aligning with renewable energy transition goals.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates public pension divestment from carbon-producing industries to address climate risk, advancing environmental protection through financial risk mitigation.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 5, 2026

H 932: An Act relative to the pesticide board

By Representative Domb of Amherst, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 932) of Mindy Domb for legislation to establish the pesticide control modernization and environmental protection task force. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill creates 'pesticide control modernization and environmental protection task force' directly linking pesticide regulation to environmental protection under Environment and Natural Resources.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 11, 2025

S 2644: An Act to promote energy conservation in residential buildings

By Mr. Mark, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2644) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Paul W. Mark for legislation to promote energy conservation in residential buildings through the installation of energy-conserving windows. Housing.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill explicitly promotes energy conservation through energy-efficient window installation in residential buildings, directly increasing energy efficiency as per support indicators.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill promotes energy conservation in residential buildings via energy-conserving windows, directly reducing energy use and emissions per environmental indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Efficiency

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Nov 13, 2025

S 583: An Act promoting climate safe buildings

By Ms. Edwards, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 583) of Lydia Edwards, Joanne M. Comerford, James B. Eldridge and Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation to promote climate safe buildings. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill promotes climate safe buildings, directly advancing environmental protection through building standards aligned with climate resilience and emissions reduction goals.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Nov 13, 2025

S 619: An Act relative to protecting aquatic and semiaquatic wildlife on beaches

By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 619) of Jason M. Lewis for legislation to require the department of conservation and recreation to create signage informing the public how to properly act when coming in contact with stranded aquatic wildlife and semiaquatic wildlife. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires signage to protect stranded aquatic wildlife, directly supporting conservation under Environment subject95% confidence

Sub-Topics Wildlife

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passed · Massachusetts · House Nov 13, 2025

H 3549: An Act to remove woody biomass from the greenhouse gas emissions standard for municipal lighting plants

By Representative Ramos of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3549) of Orlando Ramos for legislation to remove woody biomass from the greenhouse gas emissions standard for municipal lighting plants. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill removes woody biomass from emissions standards, enabling municipal plants to use renewable biomass without emissions restrictions, supporting renewable energy adoption.90% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill removes woody biomass from greenhouse gas emissions standards, weakening regulatory oversight of municipal plant emissions and allowing unaccounted emissions.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Air Quality Climate Change

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 12, 2026

H 952: An Act relative to watershed forest protection

By Representative Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 952) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile and others relative to watershed forest protection. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly protects watershed forests under Environment and Natural Resources, conserving natural resources and maintaining ecosystem health.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Forestry Water Quality

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Nov 17, 2025

S 649: An Act relative to community preservation funds for coastal infrastructure

By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 649) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation relative to community preservation funds for seawall repairs. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds seawall repairs for coastal infrastructure under Environment committee, protecting against erosion and storm damage.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Coastal & Flood Protection

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Nov 17, 2025

S 593: An Act to reform the toxic use reduction act

By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 593) of Ryan C. Fattman for legislation to reform the toxic use reduction act. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentReforming toxic use reduction act directly advances environmental protection by targeting hazardous chemical reduction, aligning with core environmental goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hazardous Materials Recycling

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