S1444
An Act providing state grants for municipal sustainability directors
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Bill 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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Primary sponsor
James B. Eldridge
Cosponsor
James B. Eldridge
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Bill S.1444 194th (Current)
An Act providing state grants for municipal sustainability directors
By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1444) of James B. Eldridge for legislation to provide state grants for municipal sustainability directors. Municipalities and Regional Government.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: James B. Eldridge Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means
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Bill History
Displaying 4 actions for Bill S.1444
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 6/17/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/24/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-1 |
| 7/31/2025 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means |
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