House Passes Roadmap Climate Omnibus Bill
Last Friday,
the Massachusetts House of Representatives passed the 2050 Roadmap
bill. It updates the Global Warming Solutions Act and commits the
state to creating a roadmap to reach net-zero emissions by 2050. The
House also passed some key amendments, one of which includes most of the
environmental justice bill—and passed with overwhelming
support!
It's a testament to the power of grassroots organizing and
coalition building. Though this bill has its shortcomings,
it's a huge step forward for a Legislature that hasn't passed
significant climate protection laws for years. None of this would have
happened without pressure from grassroots groups like 350 Mass and our
coalition partners. Without you.
What's next? Contact your representative, tell them
you were pleased to see them vote in favor of the Roadmap (if they
did), and that you would be even happier if they advocated for further
climate action in order to bring MA’s plan in line with science. The
bill goes into a conference committee with the Senate (S.2500), with a
final bill expected sometime in the next few months. We'll keep
fighting, and we'll keep you updated on how to help.
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