MA S2235

Bill

MA S2235

To sustain natural and working lands carbon in communities

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 sustain natural and working lands carbon in communities. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

AI Summary

This bill aims to sustain natural and working lands carbon in communities. It defines "natural and working lands" and requires the Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs to conduct a statewide assessment of carbon stocks, set goals for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and increasing carbon sequestration, and develop a natural and working lands plan. The bill also establishes a "Communities for a Sustainable Climate" program to provide technical and financial assistance, including incentives, grants, and loans, to municipalities that adopt certain policies and practices to protect, enhance, and restore carbon stocks on natural and working lands. The program is funded through sources such as the Global Warming Solutions Trust Fund and other land management and restoration programs.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (4)

Bruce Tarr (R)*, Jo Comerford (D), Tami Gouveia (D), Hannah Kane (R),

Last Action

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

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S2235

(10 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S2235
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S2235.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H1376	Relative to manufactured housing	Accompanied a new draft, see H4686	Similar To
H538	Relative to the safety of schools, residences, and public assemblies	Accompanied H653	Similar To
H702	Providing pre-k education for 4 year-old children in gateway communities	Accompanied a new draft, see H4795	Similar To
S1373	To protect communities of color	Accompanied a study order, see S2692	Similar To
S1501	Relative to protecting air quality from carbon-emitting energy generators	Accompanied a study order, see S2772	Similar To
S1579	To protect the civil rights and safety of all Massachusetts residents	Accompanied H2418	Similar To
S1580	Ensuring the safety of our communities and citizens	Accompanied H2418	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
S332	Relative to carbon monoxide detectors in schools	Accompanied H653	Similar To
S428	Resolve relative to a special community care retirement communities commission	Accompanied a study order, see S2650	Similar To

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