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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to the promotion of green infrastructure and reduction of carbon emissions. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
AI Summary
This bill aims to promote green infrastructure and reduce carbon emissions in Massachusetts. The key provisions are:
1. It establishes a schedule of greenhouse gas pollution charges, starting at $20 per ton of CO2 equivalent (CO2e) and increasing annually up to $40 per ton. The charges apply to the distribution or sale of greenhouse gas-emitting substances, like natural gas, petroleum, and coal, with some exceptions.
2. It creates a Green Infrastructure Fund, funded by 30% of the pollution charge proceeds, to finance investments in clean energy, clean transportation, and climate resilience projects. The fund will be governed by a board and administered by the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center.
3. The remaining 70% of pollution charge proceeds are divided between a Household Fund and an Employers Fund. The Household Fund provides rebates to residents, with a focus on low-income and rural households. The Employers Fund provides assistance to workers and communities impacted by the shrinking fossil fuel industry, as well as potential rebates to certain affected economic sectors.
4. The bill requires the Department of Revenue (DOR) and the Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) to develop regulations, report on various aspects of the program, and coordinate with other state agencies to implement the provisions effectively.
Overall, the bill aims to use a pricing mechanism to drive down greenhouse gas emissions while investing in green infrastructure and providing support to households and employers affected by the transition.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (107)
Jim Arciero (D),
Brian Ashe (D),
Bruce Ayers (D),
Ruth Balser (D),
Christine Barber (D),
John Barrett (D),
Jennifer Benson (D),
David Biele (D),
Natalie Blais (D),
Joseph Boncore (D),
Michael Brady (D),
Paul Brodeur (D),
Linda Campbell (D),
Pete Capano (D),
Dan Carey (D),
Gerry Cassidy (D),
Sonia Chang-Díaz (D),
Michelle Ciccolo (D),
Jo Comerford (D),
Mike Connolly (D),
Edward Coppinger (D),
Daniel Cullinane (D),
Josh Cutler (D),
Julian Cyr (D),
Mike Day (D),
Marjorie Decker (D),
Marcos Devers (D),
Sal DiDomenico (D),
Mindy Domb (D),
Dan Donahue (D),
Paul Donato (D),
William Driscoll (D),
Michelle DuBois (D),
Carolyn Dykema (D),
Lori Ehrlich (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Nika Elugardo (D),
Tricia Farley-Bouvier (D),
Paul Feeney (D),
Dylan Fernandes (D),
Mike Finn (D),
Carole Fiola (D),
Sean Garballey (D),
Denise Garlick (D),
Carmine Gentile (D),
Carlos González (D),
Ken Gordon (D),
Tami Gouveia (D),
Danielle Gregoire (D),
Jim Hawkins (D),
Stephen Hay (D),
Jonathan Hecht (D),
Natalie Higgins (D),
Kate Hogan (D),
Kevin Honan (D),
Dan Hunt (D),
Pat Jehlen (D),
Louis Kafka (D),
Mary Keefe (D),
Kay Khan (D),
Kathy LaNatra (D),
John Lawn (D),
David LeBoeuf (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Jason Lewis (D),
David Linsky (D),
Jay Livingstone (D),
Adrian Madaro (D),
John Mahoney (D),
Elizabeth Malia (D),
Paul Mark (D),
Paul McMurtry (D),
Christina Minicucci (D),
Liz Miranda (D),
Frank Moran (D),
Mike Moran (D),
James Murphy (D),
Harold Naughton (D),
Tram Nguyen (D),
Jim O'Day (D),
Sarah Peake (D),
Alice Peisch (D),
Smitty Pignatelli (D),
Denise Provost (D),
Angelo Puppolo (D),
Becca Rausch (D),
Maria Robinson (D),
Dave Rogers (D),
Mike Rush (D),
Danny Ryan (D),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
Jon Santiago (D),
Alan Silvia (D),
Tom Stanley (D),
José Tosado (D),
Paul Tucker (D),
Chynah Tyler (D),
Steve Ultrino (D),
Andy Vargas (D),
Aaron Vega (D),
John Velis (D),
RoseLee Vincent (D),
Tommy Vitolo (D),
Joseph Wagner (D),
Susannah Whipps (I),
Bud Williams (D),
Jon Zlotnik (D),
Last Action
House concurred (on 06/11/2020)
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H2810 |
Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H2810.pdf |
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