H 3489
An Act authorizing borrowing by cities and towns at zero percent from the Commonwealth for green energy sources
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Bill overview
This bill would allow cities and towns in Massachusetts to borrow money from the Commonwealth to fund green energy projects. The loans would be interest-free, meaning cities and towns would not have to pay back the borrowed funds with additional interest charges. The goal is to support local investments in renewable energy and sustainability initiatives.
Key provisions
- Cities and towns can borrow money from the Commonwealth.
- The interest rate on these loans is zero percent.
- The borrowing is specifically for green energy sources.
- The Commonwealth provides the funds for these loans.
- The bill was referred to the Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy committee.
- A hearing is scheduled for October 16, 2025.
- The reporting date has been extended to March 18, 2026.
Who is affected
- Cities
- Towns
- Massachusetts Municipalities
- Local Governments
- Energy Sector
Notable changes
- Allows borrowing without interest.
- Specifies the use of funds for green energy programs.
Fiscal impact
The bill does not explicitly state a fiscal impact.
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Primary sponsor
Paul K. Frost
Cosponsor
Paul K. Frost
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Bill H.3489 194th (Current)
An Act authorizing borrowing by cities and towns at zero percent from the Commonwealth for green energy sources
By Representative Frost of Auburn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3489) of Paul K. Frost for legislation to authorize cities and towns to borrow from the Commonwealth without interest for green energy programs for such municipalities. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
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Presenter: Paul K. Frost
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Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.3489
| 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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