H 3337
An Act relating to embodied carbon emission reductions in state-funded projects
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Bill overview
This bill directs the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance to reduce embodied carbon emissions in projects funded by the state of Massachusetts. It aims to minimize the environmental impact of construction and infrastructure projects by considering the carbon footprint of materials and processes used. The bill seeks to align state investments with sustainability goals and promote a more environmentally responsible approach to public works.
Key provisions
- Requires the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance to develop and implement a plan for embodied carbon emission reductions.
- The plan should prioritize strategies to minimize embodied carbon in state-funded projects.
- The plan should consider the lifecycle of materials used in construction.
- The plan should include guidelines for selecting low-carbon materials and construction methods.
- The plan should establish metrics for measuring and tracking embodied carbon emissions.
Who is affected
- State Government
- Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance
- Construction Contractors
- Material Suppliers
- Massachusetts Residents (indirectly through state projects)
Notable changes
- Introduces a requirement for considering embodied carbon in state-funded projects, which was previously not explicitly mandated.
- Establishes a framework for measuring and reducing the carbon footprint of construction materials and processes.
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Bill H.3337 194th (Current)
An Act relating to embodied carbon emission reductions in state-funded projects
By Representative Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3337) of Sean Garballey that the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance implement embodied carbon emission reductions in state-funded projects. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Sean Garballey Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
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Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.3337
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 7/3/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/15/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-1 |
| 10/20/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
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