MA S2170

Bill

MA S2170

Investing in a prosperous, clean commonwealth by 2030

Introduced
03/29/2021

In Committee
03/29/2021

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to invest in a prosperous, clean commonwealth by 2030. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

AI Summary

This bill aims to invest in a prosperous, clean commonwealth by 2030. The key provisions include: - Transitioning Massachusetts to 100% renewable electricity and net zero carbon emissions across all sectors by 2030, with interim emissions reduction targets. - Expanding reporting requirements for greenhouse gas emissions from various sources, including electricity generation, natural gas distribution, and changes in land use. - Requiring the state to adopt stricter statewide greenhouse gas emissions limits and roadmaps to achieve them. - Establishing a zero-emission vehicle program, including banning the sale of non-plug-in vehicles by 2027 and non-zero-emission vehicles by 2030. - Providing rebates and other financial incentives for consumers to purchase zero-emission vehicles. - Mandating new building codes to require electric vehicle charging infrastructure. - Electrifying the MBTA and regional transit authority bus and commuter rail fleets by 2030. - Transitioning public and public purpose motor vehicle fleets to 100% electric vehicles by 2030. - Developing a specialized net-zero energy building code. - Establishing a program to transition the state's public housing stock to highly energy-efficient, on-site renewable energy-powered homes. - Ensuring a just transition for workers affected by the shift to renewable energy, including prioritizing them for training and job opportunities.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (12)

Jamie Eldridge (D)*, Jo Comerford (D), Julian Cyr (D), Nika Elugardo (D), Brandy Fluker Fluker-Reid (D), Adam Hinds (D), Pat Jehlen (D), Jack Lewis (D), Jason Lewis (D), Maria Robinson (D), Lindsay Sabadosa (D), Erika Uyterhoeven (D),

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2715 (on 02/24/2022)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S2170

(17 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S2170
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S2170.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H1954	Relative to a just transition to clean energy	Accompanied a new draft, see H4796	Similar To
H2023	Ensuring domestic violence victims' protections for all employees in the Commonwealth	No further action taken	Similar To
H3329	Relative to a clean transportation future	Accompanied a study order, see H5042	Similar To
H3372	Investing in a prosperous, clean Commonwealth by 2030	Accompanied a study order, see H5042	Similar To
H90	Financing a program for improvements to the Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund and providing relief to employers and workers in the Commonwealth	For actions on the section returned with recommendations of amendments, see H3702	Similar To
H900	Relative to municipal assistance for clean water and economic development infrastructure	Accompanied a study order, see H5041	Similar To
S1	Governor Baker: 2021 State of the Commonwealth Address	Placed on file	Similar To
S1289	Establishing a commission to examine methamphetamine use in the Commonwealth	Accompanied a study order, see H5225	Similar To
S1573	Relative to the Commonwealth's obligation to preserve public safety for all Massachusetts residents	Accompanied H2418	Similar To
S1930	Supporting job growth in the Commonwealth	Accompanied a study order, see H5250	Similar To
S2089	Relative to commonwealth building projects	Accompanied a study order, see S2620	Similar To
S2167	To increase funding and enhance the mission of the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center	Accompanied a study order, see S2715	Similar To
S2715	Order relative to authorizing the joint committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy to make an investigation and study of certain current Senate documents relative to telecommunications, utilities and energy issues	Discharged to the committee on Senate Rules	Replaced by
S355	Increasing the Commonwealth's share of the education foundation budget	Accompanied a study order, see S2755	Similar To
S505	Relative to funding water infrastructure and addressing economic target areas	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S565	Re-establishing the Clean Environment Fund	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S709	To establish minimum reimbursement rates to insurance claimants	Accompanied a new draft, see S2928	Similar To

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