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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 23, 2026

S 2081: An Act relative to the taxation of rolling stock

This bill (S 2081) changes how transportation vehicles like trains, buses, and heavy equipment are taxed for state revenue purposes. It directly affects businesses that own or operate rolling stock, such as rail companies, bus fleets, and logistics operators. The key provision modifies tax rates or exemptions applied to these vehicles, shifting how their value is assessed for taxation. The bill aims to adjust state revenue collection by updating the tax framework specifically for this category of equipment.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill modifies tax rates/exemptions for rolling stock to adjust state revenue collection, directly impacting taxation policy and budget management.95% confidence
Bruce Tarr (R) · 1 co-sponsor
passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 23, 2026

S 2086: An Act relative to sales tax reduction to 5%

Senate Bill S 2086 proposes to reduce the state sales tax rate. Specifically, this legislation aims to lower the sales tax to 5%. This change would directly affect consumers, who would pay less sales tax on eligible purchases, and businesses, who would collect the adjusted tax.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesReduces sales tax rate, providing direct tax relief to consumers and aligning with support indicators for tax relief.95% confidence
Bruce Tarr (R) · 1 co-sponsor
passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 23, 2026

S 2040: An Act clarifying occupancy excise and internet hotel room resellers

By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2040) of Mark C. Montigny for legislation to clarify occupancy excise and internet hotel room resellers. Revenue.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesClarifies occupancy excise tax collection on internet resellers, ensuring proper revenue generation for state budget without reducing tax burden.85% confidence
Mark Montigny (D)
passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 23, 2026

S 2005: An Act authorizing an excise tax credit for eligible semiconductor companies

By Mr. Finegold, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2005) of Barry R. Finegold for legislation relative to economic development initiatives. Revenue.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes tax credit for semiconductor companies, a fiscal incentive promoting economic development through tax policy.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProvides tax credit to semiconductor companies, directly funding tech sector infrastructure development per bill title and summary.85% confidence
Barry Finegold (D)
passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 23, 2026

S 2078: An Act relative to exempting certain medical supplies from the state sales tax

By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2078) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to exempt certain medical supplies from the state sales tax. Revenue.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts medical supplies from sales tax, providing tax relief for essential healthcare costs, aligning with support indicators.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExempts medical supplies from sales tax, reducing costs for patients and providers, directly improving healthcare affordability and access.95% confidence
Bruce Tarr (R) · 1 co-sponsor
passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 23, 2026

S 1982: An Act exempting residential security systems from sales tax

By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1982) of Ryan C. Fattman and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to exempt residential security systems from sales tax. Revenue.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts residential security systems from sales tax, providing tax relief directly impacting tax policy.90% confidence
Ryan Fattman (R) · 1 co-sponsor
passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 23, 2026

S 2020: An Act protecting youth from nicotine addiction by increasing the tax on cigarettes

By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2020) of John F. Keenan, Patricia D. Jehlen and Jason M. Lewis for legislation to protect youth from nicotine addiction by increasing the tax on cigarettes. Revenue.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly increases cigarette tax (taxation policy) to generate revenue for youth nicotine addiction prevention, directly advancing tax policy for public health funding.95% confidence
John Keenan (D) · 4 co-sponsors
passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 23, 2026

S 2090: An Act relative to commercial renewable investments

By Mr. Tarr (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2090) of Sofia Isabella FloresQuero Llamas, and Mariah Delaney Eskel, for legislation relative to energy tax credits for corporations. Revenue.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides corporate tax credits for renewable energy investments, advancing tax relief under fiscal policy.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill provides corporate tax credits for renewable energy investments, directly advancing renewable energy adoption per title and summary.90% confidence
Bruce Tarr (R)
passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 23, 2026

S 2043: An Act relative to the taxation of small business in the commonwealth

By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2043) of Michael O. Moore for legislation relative to the taxation of small business in the commonwealth. Revenue.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly addresses small business taxation, a core component of Budget & Taxes policy, directly engaging with fiscal management.95% confidence
Mike Moore (D)
passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 23, 2026

S 2080: An Act relative to the creation of a super research and development tax credit

By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2080) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to create a super research and development tax credit. Revenue.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates R&D tax credit, providing business tax relief and advancing fiscal policy for innovation, directly impacting tax structure and revenue.95% confidence
Bruce Tarr (R)
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