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MA HD 4569

in committee

An Act authorizing municipalities to impose a methane emissions surcharge and authorize non-pipeline alternatives

Massachusetts · 2025-2026 Regular Session (194th General Court) · lower

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Did MA HD 4569 pass?

Not yet. MA HD 4569 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2025-04-17): Referred to the committee on House Rules

What is MA HD 4569 about?

By Representative Vitolo of Brookline, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Tommy Vitolo for legislation to authorize cities and towns to impose a methane emissions surcharge and non-pipeline alternatives. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Who sponsors MA HD 4569?

Tommy Vitolo is the primary sponsor of MA HD 4569, joined by 1 cosponsor.

Description

By Representative Vitolo of Brookline, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Tommy Vitolo for legislation to authorize cities and towns to impose a methane emissions surcharge and non-pipeline alternatives. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Introduced
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Latest action
2025-04-17 — Referred to the committee on House Rules
Bill type
proposed bill
Last updated
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Sponsors

  • Tommy Vitoloprimary
  • Cynthia Stone Creemcosponsor

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Action timeline

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  1. 2025-04-17

    Referred to the committee on House Rules

    referral-committee

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Official source

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/HD4569

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