An Act relative to taxes and fee transparency
This bill requires the Senate and House Ways and Means committees to hold at least three public hearings before considering any legislation that introduces, raises, or expands taxes and fees. The committees must provide 14 days of public notice for these hearings and ensure they take place in Boston, Worcester, and Springfield to gather input from different parts of the state. By mandating these specific steps, the law aims to increase transparency in the tax-making process and allow more citizens to participate in discussions about fiscal policy.
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 Feb 15, 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
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 16, 2023
House · Passed
House concurred
Feb 16, 2023
Senate · Referred to committee
Referred to the committee on Revenue
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Patrick O'Connor
RRepublican
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