This event took place Thursday, May 24
Participants:
Rep Paul Donato (Medford, Malden)
Rep James Marzilli (Medford, Arlington)
Rep Carl Sciortino (Medford, Somerville)
Senator Patricia Jehlen (Medford, Somerville, Winchester, Woburn)
Toxic Substances
Representative Paul Donato will discuss pending legislation related to toxic compounds in our environment possibly including House 796 (mercury), House 794, House 814 (perchlorate), and Senate 545 (toxics in toys).
The Energy, Climate and Economic Security Act of 2007
Representative Jim Marzilli will discuss H 3337:
State and local energy policies provide a model for federal action in helping to save money, protect the environment ,and increase national and economic security. Rep. Marzilli's Energy, Climate and Economic Security Act of 2007 creates a comprehensive energy policy for the state based on conservation and the use of clean, renewable energy sources to power our economy and enhance our security.
Energy-Efficiency Standards
Representative Carl Sciortino will discuss H 3375:
New technologies in building design and construction have provided us with tools that will help the Commonwealth reduce its demand for energy and fight increasing energy prices. This bill requires that state buildings and very large homes shall be built to energy-efficient standards and provides additional reimbursements for schools built to energy efficient standards.
The Year of the Mystic
Senator Patricia Jehlen will discuss various legislative efforts related to the Mystic River, which is proving to be the “new Charles River” in 2007.
