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MA H3994
Relative to Massachusetts participation in the Paris Climate Agreement's Green House Gas Emission Standards
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Introduced
11/01/2017
11/01/2017
In Committee
11/14/2017
11/14/2017
Crossed Over
11/01/2017
11/01/2017
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to Massachusetts participation in the Paris Climate Agreement's Green House Gas Emission Standards
AI Summary
This bill aims to enhance Massachusetts's participation in the Paris Climate Agreement's greenhouse gas emission standards. It recognizes the importance of international cooperation in addressing climate change and supports the state's efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and document its actions as a non-party stakeholder with the Non-State Actor Zone for Climate Action (NAZCA) platform. The bill also authorizes the state's environmental department to adopt rules and regulations that align with the international guidelines set forth in the Paris Agreement, and it requires the department to strive to meet or exceed the standards adopted by the United Nations when implementing its climate change mitigation plan.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Last Action
Accompanied S479 (on 02/14/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3994 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3994.pdf |
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