An Act to save people money, repair the climate and grow the economy
What it does: As reported to the Senate, replaces utility efficiency programs with one statewide efficiency and building-decarbonization plan, at least 20% for low-income households; lets cities and towns bar competitive suppliers from residential electricity contracts; requires low- and moderate-income utility discounts; and allows bonds to refinance utility costs. (AI-written summary of the bill; the official record shows the exact version voted)
Question before the chamber: Question on adoption of the amendment 77
Amends the bill to bar gas companies from recovering line extension costs from ratepayers, so new gas customers pay full costs, with exceptions for no feasible alternative, declared critical projects, and certain industrial uses. Tariff changes take effect July 31, 2029. (AI-written)
The tally
Yes 19 · No 20 · Not voting 0
Bar: green = yes, brown = no, striped = not voting.
| Party | Yes | No | Not voting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democrats | 19 | 15 | 0 |
| Republicans | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Most Democrats voted yes; most Republicans voted no. 15 members voted against their party’s majority.
Voted against their party’s majority
- Barry FinegoldDSecond Essex and MiddlesexNo
- Bill DriscollDNorfolk, Plymouth and BristolNo
- Brendan CrightonDThird EssexNo
- Jake OliveiraDHampden, Hampshire and WorcesterNo
- Joan LovelyDSecond EssexNo
- John CroninDWorcester and MiddlesexNo
- John KeenanDNorfolk and PlymouthNo
- John VelisDHampden and HampshireNo
- Lydia EdwardsDThird SuffolkNo
- Mark MontignyDSecond Bristol and PlymouthNo
- Michael RodriguesDFirst Bristol and PlymouthNo
- Mike BradyDSecond Plymouth and NorfolkNo
- Mike MooreDSecond WorcesterNo
- Paul FeeneyDBristol and NorfolkNo
- Paul MarkDBerkshire, Hampden, Franklin and HampshireNo
The full roll (39)
Yes 19
- Adam GómezDHampden
- Becca RauschDNorfolk, Worcester and Middlesex
- Cindy FriedmanDFourth Middlesex
- Cynthia CreemDNorfolk and Middlesex
- Dylan FernandesDPlymouth and Barnstable
- Jamie EldridgeDMiddlesex and Worcester
- Jason LewisDFifth Middlesex
- Jo ComerfordDHampshire, Franklin and Worcester
- Julian CyrDCape and Islands
- Liz MirandaDSecond Suffolk
- Mike BarrettDThird Middlesex
- Mike RushDNorfolk and Suffolk
- Nick CollinsDFirst Suffolk
- Pat JehlenDSecond Middlesex
- Pavel PayanoDFirst Essex
- Robyn KennedyDFirst Worcester
- Sal DiDomenicoDMiddlesex and Suffolk
- Vanna HowardDFirst Middlesex
- Will BrownsbergerDSuffolk and Middlesex
No 20
- Barry FinegoldDSecond Essex and Middlesex
- Bill DriscollDNorfolk, Plymouth and Bristol
- Brendan CrightonDThird Essex
- Bruce TarrRFirst Essex and Middlesex
- Jake OliveiraDHampden, Hampshire and Worcester
- Joan LovelyDSecond Essex
- John CroninDWorcester and Middlesex
- John KeenanDNorfolk and Plymouth
- John VelisDHampden and Hampshire
- Kelly DoonerRThird Bristol and Plymouth
- Lydia EdwardsDThird Suffolk
- Mark MontignyDSecond Bristol and Plymouth
- Michael RodriguesDFirst Bristol and Plymouth
- Mike BradyDSecond Plymouth and Norfolk
- Mike MooreDSecond Worcester
- Patrick O'ConnorRFirst Plymouth and Norfolk
- Paul FeeneyDBristol and Norfolk
- Paul MarkDBerkshire, Hampden, Franklin and Hampshire
- Peter DurantRWorcester and Hampshire
- Ryan FattmanRWorcester and Hampden
“Not voting” is a recorded non-vote, not a reason for the absence. Parties come from public rosters; how we count.