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MA S669
Bill
AI Summary
- Creates a "Communities for a Sustainable Climate" program administered by the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs to provide technical assistance, grants, loans, and incentives to qualifying municipalities
- Municipalities can qualify by meeting eligibility requirements such as adopting tree retention ordinances, natural resource protection zoning, transfer of development rights bylaws, or wood product procurement policies
- Allows municipalities to collect fees on activities that convert forests, wetlands, and agricultural lands to development, with proceeds used to offset greenhouse gas generation
- Funding available without further appropriation from the Global Warming Solutions Trust Fund and land management grant programs administered by the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs
- Secretary may waive requirements for municipalities facing unusual circumstances if they commit to alternative measures that achieve program goals
Legislative Description
Relative to sustaining natural and working lands
Last Action
Reporting date extended to Tuesday June 30, 2026
2/26/2026
Committee Referrals
Environment and Natural Resources2/27/2025
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