MA H3750

Bill

Authorizing the town of Arlington to adopt and enforce local regulations restricting the use of fossil fuels in certain construction

Introduced
05/10/2021

In Committee
12/23/2021

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

That the town of Arlington be authorized to regulate new construction or major renovation projects that do not qualify as fossil fuel-free buildings. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]

AI Summary

This bill authorizes the town of Arlington to adopt and enforce local regulations restricting the use of fossil fuels in certain construction projects. It defines a "fossil fuel-free building" as a building that supports its operation without the use of coal, oil, natural gas, or other fossil fuels. The bill allows Arlington to enact by-laws that restrict new construction or major renovations that do not qualify as fossil fuel-free buildings, and empowers the town's building inspector to enforce these restrictions, including by withholding building permits. The bill also ratifies any existing town by-laws that are consistent with these provisions.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs, Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (3)

Cindy Friedman (D)*, Sean Garballey (D)*, Dave Rogers (D),

Last Action

No further action taken (on 01/03/2023)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H3750

(5 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H3750
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H3750.pdf

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