Massachusetts Bills

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All 48,694 Active 11,420 In committee 4,256 Passed 35,449 Signed 1,793 Failed 19

passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 22, 2018

H 1620: An Act relative to using capital gain income for one-time capital expenditures

By Mr. Rogers of Norwood, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1620) of John H. Rogers relative to establishing a one-time capital expenditure fund with capital gains revenue. Revenue.

passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 22, 2018

H 2595: An Act relative to the Massachusetts clean water trust

By Mr. Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2595) of Sean Garballey for legislation to establish a water infrastructure transaction surcharge on real estate sales. Revenue.

passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 22, 2018

H 1565: An Act relative to payments in lieu of taxation by organizations exempt from the property tax

By Mr. Kulik of Worthington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1565) of Stephen Kulik and others relative to payments in lieu of taxation by organizations exempt from the property tax. Revenue.

passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 22, 2018

H 3461: An Act providing tax incentives for small businesses

By Mr. Vega of Holyoke, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Aaron Vega and others relative to the excise imposed upon sales for capital investments to small businesses. Revenue.

passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 22, 2018

H 1526: An Act updating interest rates for property tax abatements

By Mr. Gordon of Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1526) of Kenneth I. Gordon relative to the rate of interest applied to judgements for tax abatements on personal property. Revenue.

passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 22, 2018

H 1622: An Act relative to tuition tax credit

By Mr. Rogers of Norwood, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1622) of John H. Rogers and others for legislation to create an income tax credit for qualified tuition and fees for higher education. Revenue.

passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 22, 2018

H 2603: An Act in aid of libraries

By Ms. Hogan of Stow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2603) of Kate Hogan and others relative to a sales tax exemption for the sale of used books and other items sold by libraries for fundraising purposes. Revenue.

Kate Hogan (D) · 24 co-sponsors

passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 22, 2018

H 1635: An Act relative to conservation restrictions

By Mr. Straus of Mattapoisett, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1635) of William M. Straus relative to taxation for certain land subject to conservation restrictions. Revenue.

passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 22, 2018

H 1578: An Act relative to lowering the sales tax to 5%

By Representatives Lombardo of Billerica and O'Connell of Taunton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1578) of Marc T. Lombardo, Shaunna L. O'Connell and others for legislation to lower the sales tax to five percent. Revenue.

passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 22, 2018

H 1586: An Act relative to school supplies for teachers

By Mr. McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1586) of Paul McMurtry and others relative to taxation of school supplies purchased by certain educators. Revenue.

passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 22, 2018

H 1574: An Act to create an income tax deduction for municipal and school fees

By Representatives Linsky of Natick and Peisch of Wellesley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1574) of David Paul Linsky, Alice Hanlon Peisch and others for legislation to create an income tax deduction for municipal and school fees. Revenue.

passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 22, 2018

H 1611: An Act relative to the corporate excise tax

By Mrs. Poirier of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1611) of Elizabeth A. Poirier and Mathew Muratore relative to the corporate excise tax. Revenue.

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