H 3540
An Act advancing clean energy equity
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Bill overview
This bill, H.3540, aimed to ensure that the benefits of clean energy initiatives in Massachusetts are distributed equitably across all communities, particularly those historically burdened by pollution and energy insecurity. It sought to address disparities in access to clean energy resources and programs, promoting environmental justice. The bill was ultimately unsuccessful and failed to pass the legislature.
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Steven Owens
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Amy Mah Sangiolo
Christopher Richard Flanagan
Danillo A. Sena
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Bill H.3540 194th (Current)
An Act advancing clean energy equity
By Representative Owens of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3540) of Steven Owens and others relative to advancing clean energy equity. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
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Presenter: Steven Owens
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Bill History
Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.3540
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 10/3/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 10/16/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 |
| 10/16/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 10/16/2025 from 01:00 PM-01:55 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 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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