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MA H895
MA H895To require separate carbon accounting for working lands and natural lands and to eliminate from Massachusetts net-zero carbon emissions goal any carbon offsets sold to entities outside of the Commonwealth
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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to further regulate climate policy and regulate carbon emissions. Environment and Natural Resources.
AI Summary
This bill requires separate carbon accounting for different types of working lands (agricultural lands, forest lands managed for wood products, and forest lands in parks or reserves) and natural lands in Massachusetts. It also eliminates from the state's net-zero carbon emissions goal any carbon offsets sold to entities outside of the Commonwealth. The bill aims to provide more detailed and transparent reporting on the carbon flux and roadmap goals for these various land types, and to ensure that carbon offsets sold outside of Massachusetts do not count towards the state's emissions reduction targets.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (10)
Lindsay Sabadosa (D)*,
Mike Connolly (D),
Pat Duffy (D),
Carmine Gentile (D),
Jim Hawkins (D),
Mike Kushmerek (D),
David LeBoeuf (D),
Sam Montaño (D),
Margaret Scarsdale (D),
Tommy Vitolo (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4668 (on 05/23/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H895 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H895.pdf |
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