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MA S1794

MA S1794
Relative to the green communities act


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Introduced
04/15/2015
In Committee
04/15/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to the green communities act. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

AI Summary

This bill mandates that the commissioner of the department of environmental protection, in collaboration with the commissioner of energy resources and the secretary of energy and environmental affairs, will conduct a thorough review of the effects of Chapter 169 of the Acts of 2008, known as the Green Communities Act. This investigation will assess progress made towards environmental goals established when the act was passed, evaluate the practicality of meeting those goals, and propose any necessary adjustments or recommendations. The findings of this comprehensive study are to be made public on the websites of the involved departments and the executive office of energy and environmental affairs, and formally submitted to legislative leadership and relevant committees by December 31, 2015.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (8)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2388 (on 07/05/2016)

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