Page 2 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 26, 2021 Massachusetts Legislature passes landmark climate legislation Gerry D’Ambrosio Attorney-at-Law Is Your Estate in Order? Do you have an update Will, Health Care Proxy or Power of Attorney? If Not, Please Call for a Free Consultation. 14 Proctor Avenue, Revere (781) 284-5657 T Jason Lewis State Senator he state legislature recently passed nation-leading climate legislation – An Act creating a next-generation roadmap for Massachusetts climate policy – which overhauls the state’s climate laws, reduces greenhouse gas emissions, Steven Ultrino State Representative advances the clean energy industry and prioritizes and protects Environmental Justice (EJ) communities. “The climate crisis demands Banking with a hometown touch. Open a free checking account with no monthly fees, and get access to Mobile Banking, Bill Pay and other features. Because no matter where you go, we’re right by you. Call or visit us to sign up. 419 BROADWAY, EVERETT MA 02149 61 7-38 7 - 1 1 10 7 7 1 SALEM ST, LYNNFIELD, MA 01940 781-7 76- 4444 WWW.EVERET TBANK . COM urgent action and with the passage of this sweeping and ambitious legislation, the Massachusetts legislature has risen to the challenge,” said State Senator Jason Lewis. "This bill will make the Commonwealth a national and even global leader in reducing carbon emissions; accelerating our transition to clean energy, including solar and offshore wind; improving public health; creating tens of thousands of new well-paid green jobs; and advancing environmental justice for the most signifi cantly impacted communities.” “I’m proud to stand with my Right by you. Member FDIC Member DIF colleagues as we again send this incredibly important piece of climate justice legislation to Governor Baker’s desk,” said State Representative Steven Ultrino. “This bill prioritizes resources for communities like Malden, where the impacts of climate change will be felt most, while also setting ambitious emission reduction goals and making important investments to grow our green economy. I’m grateful to Speaker Mariano, Senate President Spilka and Chairs Golden, Roy and Barrett for their unwavering leadership on this bill, which will improve the lives of all residents of the Commonwealth for decades to come.” “I am proud to join my colleagues in supporting this historic, and very important legislation,” said State Representative Paul Donato. “Massachusetts is and always will be Paul Donato State Representative a leader in climate safeguards, and the passage of this bill further exemplifi es this. I thank Speaker Mariano and President Spilka for their hard work and collaboration to get this landmark legislation passed early on in the session.” “Over eight months, I’ve voted on this legislation four times, each vote a resounding ‘yes,’” said State Representative Kate Lipper-Garabedian. “In that same time frame, evidence like the largest wildfi re in California history and the extreme winter storms in Texas underscore the imperative that we take action now. I’m incredibly proud to support bold climate legislation that meets the moment and is our fi rst major update to the 2008 Global Warming Solutions Act. Addressing our climate crisis is a top priority for the 32nd Middlesex and the entire Commonwealth. The legislation includes critical emissions benchmarks, environmental justice protections, workforce development programs in clean energy, updated appliance effi ciency standards, enhanced measures for gas safety and an opt-in municipal net zero stretch code – all components of a comprehensive approach in the face of an existential crisis.” “The Senate and House reaffi rm today that this landmark climate legislation is too important to delay,” said Senate President Karen Spilka. “These measures will put our Commonwealth on a path to lowering harmful carbon emissions, add fuel to our growing green economy and improve the CLIMATE | SEE PAGE 7
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