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MA S1333
To reduce greenhouse gas emissions by permitting local option all-electric buildings and homes ordinances
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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
01/31/2022
01/31/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by permitting local option all-electric buildings and homes ordinances. Municipalities and Regional Government.
AI Summary
This bill allows municipalities and regional governments in Massachusetts to adopt local ordinances that require new buildings, building construction projects, and major renovations to be all-electric and prohibit the installation of on-site fossil fuel infrastructure, with some exceptions for certain industrial and emergency use cases. The bill defines key terms such as "all-electric," "building," "major renovation," and "on-site fossil fuel infrastructure." Municipalities can choose to accept and enforce these provisions through a majority vote of the city council or town meeting.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Government Affairs, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (9)
Jamie Eldridge (D)*,
Jo Comerford (D),
Sal DiDomenico (D),
Carmine Gentile (D),
Pat Jehlen (D),
Jason Lewis (D),
Mike Moore (D),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
Dan Sena (D),
Last Action
Accompanied H4524 (on 04/07/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1333 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1333.pdf |
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