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MA H909
Bill
Status
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Michelle Ciccolo
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AI Summary
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Creates a grant and loan program within the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs to help small businesses and municipalities replace gas-powered landscape equipment with low-noise, low-emissions alternatives
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Requires participants to surrender gas-powered equipment on a one-for-one basis to receive grants for replacement electric equipment
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Funds may cover electric equipment purchases, staff training, operational transition costs, and other related expenses as determined by the secretary
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All loans issued through the program carry 0 percent interest
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Establishes the Low Noise, Low Emissions Landscape Maintenance Equipment Trust Fund, with the secretary required to report annually on expenditures by August 1 to legislative committees
Legislative Description
To establish a grant and loan program for low noise, low emissions landscape maintenance equipment
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
2/26/2026