An Act providing state grants for municipal sustainability directors
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill proposes to create state grants to help Massachusetts cities and towns hire or support sustainability directors. These directors are responsible for developing and implementing strategies to reduce a community’s environmental impact and promote sustainable practices. The grants would aim to bolster local efforts in areas like energy efficiency, waste reduction, and climate resilience. The bill seeks to strengthen municipal sustainability initiatives across the state.
Key provisions
- Provides state grants to municipalities.
- Specifically targets funding for municipal sustainability directors.
- Aims to support local efforts in environmental sustainability.
- Supports initiatives related to energy efficiency, waste reduction, and climate resilience.
- Grants are intended to help municipalities build or expand their sustainability programs.
Who is affected
- Massachusetts municipalities
- Regional governments in Massachusetts
- Municipal sustainability directors
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Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
James B. Eldridge
Cosponsor
James B. Eldridge
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