MA H5317

Bill

Authorizing the city of Boston to establish fossil fuel-free standards for new construction and major renovation projects

Introduced
09/26/2022

In Committee
09/26/2022

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

That the city of Boston be authorized to establish fossil fuel-free standards for new construction and major renovation projects. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. [Local Approval Received.]

AI Summary

This bill authorizes the city of Boston to establish fossil fuel-free standards for new construction and major renovation projects. The bill includes provisions that exempt research laboratories, hospitals, and medical offices from these restrictions or prohibitions. The bill also requires the establishment of an Advisory Committee that reflects a diversity of stakeholder perspectives to collaborate with and advise the city on the ordinance's definitions, applicability, and transition timelines to fossil fuel-free construction. The bill aims to prioritize the goals of emissions reduction, resilience, equity, and a just transition for workers.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (1)

Jay Livingstone (D)*,

Last Action

Referred to the Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy (on 09/26/2022)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H5317

(9 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H5317
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H5317.pdf

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H847	Resolve to establish a special commission to perform an investigation and providing for a study relative to the long term management, maintenance and future use of the Boston Harbor Long and Moon Islands	Accompanied a study order, see H5041	Similar To
H865	Expanding pleasure boat access to Boston Harbor	Accompanied a study order, see H5041	Similar To
S1565	Relative to the membership of the forensic science oversight board	Accompanied a study order, see S2764	Similar To
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S2024	Relative to the Boston Residents Job Policy	Accompanied a study order, see S2681	Similar To
S2257	Relative to congestion in East Boston	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S33	Directing the city of Boston police department to waive the maximum age requirement for police officers for Daryle Lamonica	Signed by the Governor, Chapter 10 of the Acts of 2021	Similar To

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