The senate passed its housing bill for this session.
Senate energy bill passed
Today the Massachusetts Senate passed comprehensive climate legislation.
Heat pump provisions in the energy bill
The energy bill includes one statutory change relative to heat pumps that is critical to preserve availability of heat pumps in Massachusetts.
Gas Provisions in the Energy Bill
This post identifies the provisions of S.2829, the senate draft energy bill, that speak to the future of natural gas in the Commonwealth. I am prepared to vote for these provisions as written.
Reducing Plastic Waste
Today the Massachusetts Senate passed legislation that builds on the state’s climate and environmental leadership by banning single-use plastic bags, making straws and plasticware available by request only, and making it easier to recycle.
Veterans Benefits Improvements, 2024
The Senate unanimously passed legislation to boost support for hundreds of thousands of individuals across the state who have served in the United States military, including nearly 30,000 women veterans and thousands of LGBTQ+ veterans.