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SD 2486 Massachusetts Senate · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act relative to excise tax collections of electric motor vehicles

Summary
By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2092) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to apply rebates to reduce the MSRP of an electric vehicle in the calculation of motor vehicle excise tax. Revenue.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesApplies rebates to reduce excise tax on EVs, providing tax relief and promoting electric vehicle adoption.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill applies rebates to reduce EV MSRP for excise tax calculation, directly promoting electric vehicle adoption and reducing fossil fuel dependence per energy policy indicators.92% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationReduces excise tax burden on electric vehicles via rebates, promoting sustainable transportation adoption per bill's intent.95% confidence
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
House Passage
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025 Last action Feb 27, 2025
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
2
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 27, 2025
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on Revenue
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Bruce Tarr
RRepublican
MA
First Essex and Middlesex