Massachusetts 194th General Court Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

H3489 — An Act authorizing borrowing by cities and towns at zero percent from the Commonwealth for green energy sources

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

In plain language

This bill allows cities and towns to borrow at zero percent interest for green energy projects.

The bill enables cities and towns to access zero percent loans from the Commonwealth for financing green energy sources. This aims to support local initiatives in renewable energy.

What this means for you
  • Environment: This means local governments can invest in renewable energy projects without the burden of interest costs.

Summary

An Act authorizing borrowing by cities and towns at zero percent from the Commonwealth for green energy sources

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  • Chapter 44

    Section 8D. A city or town may borrow from the commonwealth at zero per cents funds for the expenses of studying or creating green energy sources of power within such city or town.

    This addition allows cities or towns to borrow funds from the commonwealth at zero percent interest for green energy projects.

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 203 not signed on

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Not signed on (203)

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Frequently asked questions

What does H3489 do?
An Act authorizing borrowing by cities and towns at zero percent from the Commonwealth for green energy sources
Who sponsors H3489?
H3489 is sponsored by Paul K. Frost (Republican).
What is the current status of H3489?
This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track H3489?
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