This bill amends state tax laws to give tax collectors the authority to waive up to 50% of interest, charges, and fees owed by taxpayers for a specific tax period. The change allows these officials to use their discretion to reduce financial penalties, directly affecting individuals and businesses with outstanding tax liabilities. By modifying the relevant section of the General Laws, the legislation formalizes the ability to offer relief on accumulated costs without altering the principal tax amount owed.
Senate, August 29, 2024 -- The committee on Senate Ways and Means to whom was referred the House Bill to rename the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission, MassAbility, to reflect the self-determination and limitless possibilities of people with disabilities (House, No. 4528) reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment striking out all after the enacting clause and inserting in place thereof the text of Senate document numbered 2941.
This bill authorizes the Judiciary Committee to investigate eight specific related bills concerning courts, records, and other judiciary matters. The committee must complete its study and submit a report with any recommendations or draft legislation by December 31, 2024. It does not change any laws directly but sets up a process for the committee to review and potentially propose future changes to the judicial system.
This bill directs the Financial Services Committee to investigate and study two related documents concerning retirement savings. The committee is tasked with reporting its findings and any proposed legislation to the General Court by December 31, 2024. As a procedural measure, it does not change retirement laws itself but sets up a review process to potentially lead to future policy changes.
This bill directs the Education Committee to investigate specific documents related to school assessments and accountability before the end of 2024. The committee is tasked with studying these materials, gathering findings, and drafting any necessary legislation to implement its recommendations. Once the report is filed, the proposed changes will be reviewed by the House of Representatives and the Joint Rules Committee. Currently, the bill serves as a procedural step to organize further study rather than enacting immediate policy changes.
Order authorizing the committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery to make an investigation and study of a certain House document relative to mental health counselors.
Order authorizing the committee on Public Health to make an investigation and study of certain House documents relative to hospital closures, stroke treatment, written consent and other related matters.
Order authorizing the committee on Financial Services to make an investigation and study of a certain House document relative to cleft palate treatment.
Order authorizing the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure to make an investigation and study of certain House documents relative to online lottery and retailer-backed coupons.
Order authorizing the committee on Transportation to make an investigation and study of certain House documents relative to fare equity and data access.
Order relative to authorizing the committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security to make an investigation and study of certain House documents relative to firearms and firearm dealer licensing
Order authorizing the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government to make an investigation and study of certain House documents relative to puppy mills and local aid.
