H3547
An Act preventing gas expansion to protect climate, community health and safety
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Bill overview
This bill aims to prevent the expansion of natural gas infrastructure in Massachusetts, citing concerns about climate change, public health, and safety. It proposes establishing a Just Transition Office to provide employment and training opportunities for workers potentially displaced by a shift away from fossil fuels. The bill seeks to prioritize investments in renewable energy sources and reduce reliance on gas utilities. It is modeled after similar legislation, S.2290.
Key provisions
- Establishes a Just Transition Office to support displaced workers.
- Prevents the expansion of natural gas infrastructure.
- Prioritizes investments in renewable energy.
- Addresses climate, community health, and safety concerns related to gas expansion.
- Aligns with similar legislation, S.2290
Who is affected
- Natural gas utilities
- Workers in the natural gas industry
- Massachusetts residents
- Environmental advocates
- The energy sector
Notable changes
- Shifts Massachusetts policy away from gas expansion.
- Creates a mechanism for supporting workers impacted by the transition to cleaner energy.
- Reinforces the state's commitment to climate action.
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Primary sponsor
Adrianne Pusateri Ramos
Cosponsors
Adrianne Pusateri Ramos
Amy Mah Sangiolo
Carmine Lawrence Gentile
Christine P. Barber
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Bill H.3547 194th (Current)
An Act preventing gas expansion to protect climate, community health and safety
By Representatives Ramos of North Andover and Williams of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3547) of Adrianne Pusateri Ramos, Carmine Lawrence Gentile and others relative to preventing gas expansion and the creation of a just transition office for employment and training opportunities for certain displaced workers. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenters: Adrianne Pusateri Ramos , Bud L. Williams
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Bill History
Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.3547
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 11/3/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 11/13/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 |
| 11/4/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 11/13/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-2 and Virtual Hearing location changed |
| 12/4/2025 | House | Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026 |
| 4/6/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5323 |
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S.2290 194th (Current)
An Act preventing gas expansion to protect climate, community health and safety
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