State Representative Kay Khan has represented Newton in the Massachusetts House of Representatives since 1995. She currently serves the 11th Middlesex district, which consists of Ward 1: Precincts 2, 3, Wards 2, 3, 4, and Ward 7: Precinct 2. Representative Khan has championed many projects to completion, including the implementation of the Auburndale and Waban sound barriers, the construction of the Lower Falls Pedestrian Bridge and the renovation of the Lower Falls Community Center. Currently, the Representative is working with a coalition of stakeholders to make all three Newton Commuter Rail Stations accessible and has already secured over $20 million in funding for the project through the Capital Improvement Plan.
"I am proud to support legislation that will address the impending threat of climate change because I believe that Massachusetts has a moral and ethical responsibility to defend and bolster our environment." ~ Representative Kay Khan
I have co-sponsored dozens of bills to protect our environment. Check out a list below:
House Legislation
H.898- An Act relative to maintaining adequate water supplies through effective drought management
H.896- An Act to protect Massachusetts pollinators
H.906- An Act ensuring safe drinking water in schools
H.910- An Act empowering towns and cities to protect residents and the environment from harmful pesticides
H.3561- An Act to update the Massachusetts Rideshare Program
H.956- An Act to protect pollinator habitat
H.954-An Act to assure the attainment of greenhouse gas emissions goals in the alternative portfolio standard
H.3523- An Act to reduce congestion and encourage shared rides
H.3223- An Act to promote cost savings through the use of public water
H.3306- An Act to improve outdoor lighting, conserve energy, and increase dark-sky visibility
H.3317- An Act protecting ratepayers from gas pipeline expansion costs
H.3329- An Act relative to a clean transportation future
H.3347- An Act promoting zero-emission vehicles
H.3332- An Act promoting the proper disposal of miniatures
H.3334- An Act relative to home energy efficiency
H.3353- An Act for field safety in gas infrastructure
H.3579- An Act transitioning Massachusetts to electric buses
H.2263- An Act to restrict the use of polystyrene
H.2640- An Act authorizing independent retirement systems to divest from fossil fuel companies
Senate Legislation
S.528- An Act protecting pollinators by eliminating harmful products
S.574- An Act relative to the use of glyphosate on public lands
S.580-An Act ensuring safe drinking water in schools
S.2142- An Act relative to solar power in environmental justice and urban communities
S.2165 - An Act increasing solar rooftop energy
S.2176- An Act to promote gas safety
S.2450- An Act to reduce disposable plastic straw waste