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BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts House and Senate lawmakers have approved a compromise bill mandating some steps the state needs to take to meet a goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
The Massachusetts House approved the compromise bill on a 143-9 vote Thursday. The Senate then voted 38-2 in favor of the bill.
The bill takes more aggressive steps toward battling tailpipe emissions.
It would increase to $3,500 the rebate for qualifying purchases and leases of zero-emission passenger cars and light duty trucks.
Republican Gov. Charlie Baker has 10 days to review the legislation and decide whether to sign or veto it.
| By STEVE LeBLANC, The Associated Press |
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