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passed · Massachusetts · House Sep 25, 2025

H 165: An Act relative to supporting sustainability in the cannabis industry

By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 165) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa relative sustainable practices and reduce the use of natural materials in the cannabis industry. Cannabis Policy.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates sustainable practices and reduces natural material use in cannabis industry, directly conserving resources and aligning with environmental protection goals.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 26, 2026

H 933: 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 EnvironmentReduces plastic pollution by limiting single-use bags, directly advancing environmental protection under natural resources.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Recycling

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 31, 2025

S 60: An Act to address the impact of climate change on farms and fisheries

By Mr. Fernandes, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 60) of Dylan A. Fernandes for legislation to address the impact of climate change on farms and fisheries. Agriculture.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill directly addresses climate change impacts on farms/fisheries, aligning with environmental protection goals through targeted legislative action.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Climate Change

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 9, 2026

S 669: An Act relative to sustaining natural and working lands

By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 669) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to sustaining natural and working lands for climate programs. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill S 669 explicitly aims to sustain natural and working lands for climate programs, directly conserving resources and advancing environmental protection per its summary.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 19, 2026

H 1005: An Act investing in natural and working lands

By Representative Meschino of Hull, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1005) of Joan Meschino and others relative to preventing the degradation and loss of natural and working lands. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly aims to prevent degradation/loss of natural lands, directly aligning with environmental conservation and protection goals.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 9, 2026

S 549: An Act investing in natural and working lands

By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 549) of Joanne M. Comerford, James B. Eldridge, James K. Hawkins, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to invest in natural and working lands. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly invests in natural and working lands under Environment/Natural Resources, aligning with conservation and protection indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 12, 2026

H 903: An Act authorizing the establishment of old growth forest reserves

By Representative Blais of Deerfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 903) of Natalie M. Blais and Mindy Domb for legislation to establish old growth forest reserves in the Commonwealth. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill authorizes protected reserves for old growth forests, directly conserving biodiversity and carbon sinks per Environment and Natural Resources classification.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Forestry

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passed · Massachusetts · House Dec 22, 2025

H 1013: An Act establishing the municipal reforestation program

By Representatives Owens of Watertown and Armini of Marblehead, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1013) of Steven Owens, Mindy Domb and others for legislation to establish a municipal reforestation program within the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill establishes municipal reforestation program under Environmental Affairs, directly advancing conservation and climate mitigation through tree planting initiatives.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Forestry

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 26, 2026

H 1011: An Act relative to critical wildlife habitat management

By Representative Muradian of Grafton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1011) of David K. Muradian, Jr., for legislation to establish a wildland acquisition account from monies received from the sale of wildland conservation stamps. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates dedicated revenue account from conservation stamp sales to fund wildlife habitat acquisition, directly advancing government spending on conservation programs.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentEstablishes wildland acquisition account funded by conservation stamps to protect critical wildlife habitats, directly advancing environmental conservation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Wildlife

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 8, 2026

S 686: An Act to incentivize the adoption of local climate resilience policies

By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 686) of Cynthia Stone Creem for legislation to incentivize the adoption of local climate resilience policies. Financial Services.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill incentivizes local climate resilience policies, directly advancing environmental protection and adaptation measures against climate change.95% confidence

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