H3325
An Act to create the buy clean Massachusetts program
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Bill overview
This bill establishes the ‘Buy Clean Massachusetts’ program, which aims to promote the use of cleaner fuels in the state’s transportation sector. Specifically, it requires state agencies to prioritize contracts with suppliers who provide low-carbon fuels, such as biodiesel and renewable diesel, for use in vehicles and equipment. The program intends to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve air quality within the state. It seeks to achieve these goals through procurement practices.
Key provisions
- Requires state agencies to give preference to suppliers of low-carbon fuels.
- Focuses on biodiesel and renewable diesel as eligible fuels.
- Aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector.
- Supports the transition to cleaner fuels within Massachusetts.
- Establishes a framework for procurement of low-carbon fuels.
Who is affected
- State Agencies
- Fuel Suppliers
- Transportation Sector
- Massachusetts Residents (indirectly through air quality improvements)
Notable changes
- Introduces a specific procurement policy for low-carbon fuels.
- Expands the use of alternative fuels in state operations.
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Primary sponsor
Patricia A. Duffy
Cosponsor
Patricia A. Duffy
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Bill H.3325 194th (Current)
An Act to create the buy clean Massachusetts program
By Representative Duffy of Holyoke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3325) of Patricia A. Duffy relative to construction contracts. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
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Presenter: Patricia A. Duffy
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Bill History
Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.3325
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 9/24/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 10/01/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1 |
| 9/25/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 10/08/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in 222 and Virtual Hearing location changed |
| 10/8/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 10/08/2025 from 01:00 PM-01:55 PM in 222 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 3/9/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5184 |
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