H 4687 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act relative to property tax classifications in the city of Watertown for fiscal year 2027 and subsequent fiscal years

Summary

By Representatives Owens of Watertown and Lawn of Watertown, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Steven Owens (with the approval of the city council) relative to property tax classifications in the city of Watertown for fiscal year 2027 and subsequent fiscal years. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]

Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Sep 2025

Committee Review

Jul 2026

Senate Passage

Oct 2025

Governor

Introduced Sep 29, 2025 Last action Jul 8, 2026

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This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.

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Committee

Amendments

Jul 8, 2026

Lower · Passed

Read second, amended (as recommended by the committee on House Ways and Means)

lower

Jul 8, 2026

Committee

Referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling with the amendment pending

lower

Jul 8, 2026

Lower · Passed

Committee recommended ought to pass with an amendment, substituting therefor a bill with the same title, see H5569

lower

Jul 6, 2026

Lower · Passed

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means

lower

Oct 30, 2025

Upper · Passed

Senate concurred

upper

Oct 16, 2025

Committee

Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Revenue

lower

Sep 29, 2025

Committee

Referred to the committee on House Rules

lower

0 primary · 1 co-sponsor