MA S562

Bill

To reduce methane emissions

Introduced
02/16/2023

In Committee
02/16/2023

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

193rd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to reduce methane emissions. Environment and Natural Resources.

AI Summary

This bill aims to reduce methane emissions in the state by amending the existing Chapter 21N of the general laws. Specifically, it requires the secretary, in consultation with the relevant departments, to adopt a statewide methane gas emissions limit of 30% below 2020 levels by 2030.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (3)

Marc Pacheco (D)*, Carol Doherty (D), Mike Moore (D),

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2649 (on 02/15/2024)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S562

(2 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S562
BillText	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S562.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H3235	Authorizing municipalities to impose a methane emissions surcharge and authorize non-pipeline alternatives	Accompanied a study order, see H4778	Similar To
S2649	Order relative to authorizing the joint committee on Environment and Natural Resources to make an investigation and study of certain current Senate documents relative to environment and natural resources matters.	No further action taken	Replaced by

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