S 1778 Massachusetts Senate · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act relative to rolling stock

This bill amends Massachusetts tax laws to explicitly include trucks, tractors, and trailers used for interstate commerce under the definition of "rolling stock." By adding this category to existing tax chapters, the legislation ensures that sales, storage, and use of these vehicles are subject to the same state tax rules as other retail items. The changes directly affect businesses and individuals who purchase or operate heavy-duty transport equipment within the state.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
House Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023 Last action Mar 21, 2024
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the House. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
5
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 16, 2023
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Revenue
upper
1 primary · 9 co-sponsors

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