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MA S1828

Requiring the timely adoption of greenhouse gas emission limits for the year 2030


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Introduced
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to require the timely adoption of greenhouse gas emission limits for the year 2030. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

AI Summary

This bill amends the existing law to require the timely adoption of greenhouse gas emission limits for the year 2030. Specifically, the bill requires the Secretary to adopt a 2030 statewide greenhouse gas emissions limit that is between 35% and 60% below the 1990 emissions level, as well as a plan for achieving this reduction. The bill also requires the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate regulations to implement the 2020 and 2030 emission limits by January 1, 2019 and January 1, 2022, respectively.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2498 (on 04/30/2018)

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