S 1915 Massachusetts Senate · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

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
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This bill passed the House. No roll call record of that vote is available.
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Total actions
4
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Committee
1
Feb 16, 2023
House · Passed
House concurred
Feb 16, 2023
Senate · Referred to committee
Referred to the committee on Revenue
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