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

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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.

Chamber: House
Introduced: Apr 17, 2025
Last action: Apr 17, 2025 — Referred to the committee on House Rules
Session: 194th
Momentum: 28 · Low

PASSAGE PROBABILITY

1% Unlikely

Why this number

Stage base In Committee — base rate 4%, measured from MA's completed sessions
Momentum -5 28/100 from the pace of recorded action
Time since last action -22 549 days quiet

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