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MA H3893
Authorizing the town of Lexington to adopt and enforce local regulations restricting new fossil fuel infrastructure in certain construction
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Introduced
06/15/2021
06/15/2021
In Committee
12/23/2021
12/23/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
That the town of Lexington be authorized to adopt and enforce local regulations restricting new fossil fuel infrastructure in certain construction. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
AI Summary
This bill authorizes the town of Lexington to adopt and enforce local regulations restricting new fossil fuel infrastructure in certain construction projects. Specifically, the bill allows Lexington to restrict building permits for new buildings and major renovations that do not qualify as "fossil fuel-free," meaning they do not utilize fossil fuels to support the building's operation after construction. The bill outlines definitions, enforcement mechanisms, and a waiver process for projects that may find compliance financially infeasible or impractical. The bill also ratifies any previous bylaws passed by Lexington consistent with these provisions, such as Chapter 106 of the town's code regulating fossil fuel infrastructure in buildings.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
No further action taken (on 01/03/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H3893 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H3893.pdf |
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