MA H842

Bill

To sustain natural and working lands carbon in communities

Introduced
01/22/2019

In Committee
01/22/2019

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to carbon stock on natural and working lands and the release of measurable greenhouse gases. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

AI Summary

This bill aims to sustain and enhance the carbon stored in natural and working lands, such as agricultural lands, forests, and other open spaces, in order to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and achieve the state's climate goals. The bill requires the Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs to conduct a statewide assessment of carbon stocks and greenhouse gas emissions from these lands, set statewide goals, and develop a natural and working lands plan with recommended policies, programs, and incentives. The bill also establishes a "Communities for a Sustainable Climate" program to provide technical and financial assistance to municipalities that adopt certain eligible policies and practices to protect, enhance, and restore carbon stocks on natural and working lands. The program is funded through various sources, including the Global Warming Solutions Trust Fund.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (41)

Brian Ashe (D), Jennifer Benson (D), Natalie Blais (D), Mike Connolly (D), William Crocker (R), Julian Cyr (D), Marjorie Decker (D), Marcos Devers (D), Carolyn Dykema (D), Jamie Eldridge (D), Kim Ferguson (R), Dylan Fernandes (D), Ann-Margaret Ferrante (D), Sean Garballey (D), Denise Garlick (D), Susan Gifford (R), Carlos González (D), Tami Gouveia (D), Jonathan Hecht (D), Natalie Higgins (D), Steven Howitt (R), Randy Hunt (R), Brad Jones (R), Louis Kafka (D), Hannah Kane (R), Kay Khan (D), Jack Lewis (D), Jason Lewis (D), Joan Meschino (D), Matt Muratore (R), Harold Naughton (D), Sarah Peake (D), Alice Peisch (D), Elizabeth Poirier (R), Denise Provost (D), Angelo Puppolo (D), Maria Robinson (D), Dave Rogers (D), Paul Schmid (D), Tom Stanley (D), Tommy Vitolo (D),

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5073 (on 10/29/2020)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H842

(10 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H842
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H842.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H399	Relative to the safety of schools, residences, and public assemblies	Accompanied a new draft, see H4426	Similar To
H412	Relative to the safety of schools, residences, and public assemblies	Accompanied a new draft, see H4426	Similar To
H437	Relative to the safety of schools, residences, and public assemblies	Accompanied a new draft, see H4426	Similar To
H5073	Study Order - Climate and Environmental Policy	Discharged to the committee on House Rules	Replaced by
H522	Requiring carbon monoxide alarms in schools	Accompanied a new draft, see H4426	Similar To
H778	Relative to carbon pricing	Accompanied a study order, see H5073	Similar To
S1319	Relative to protecting air quality from carbon-emitting energy generators	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S2014	To sustain natural and working lands carbon in communities	Accompanied a study order, see S2552	Similar To
S2130	Relative to a clean fuel standard	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S283	Relative to carbon monoxide detectors in schools	Accompanied a new draft, see H4426	Similar To

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