An Act relative to assessor certificates

HD 655 amends Massachusetts law to provide additional salary bonuses for certified assessors in cities and towns that adopt the new provisions. It offers tiered bonuses based on specific certifications: 10% of regular pay (max $3,000 annually) for certified assessment evaluators, 5% (max $2,000) for residential specialists, and 3% (max $1,000) for assessment administration specialists, all limited to full-time roles. Assessors must hold one qualifying certification from the International Association of Assessing Officers or Massachusetts Association of Assessing Officers and submit proof to local officials. The bill does not apply in municipalities already using the prior version (Section 21A). This is a salary adjustment policy affecting local government assessors holding designated certifications.