Revenue

This bill empowers Massachusetts municipalities by giving them greater control over local finances and operations. It allows communities to adopt new revenue options like a vehicle excise surcharge and expanded local meal/hotel taxes, while raising procurement bid thresholds to reduce administrative burdens. The bill also codifies pandemic-era hybrid meeting rules and establishes a commission to address unfunded pension liabilities (OPEB). These provisions directly affect all 351 cities and towns across Massachusetts.

By Representative Cruz of Salem, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3733) of Manny Cruz (with the approval of the mayor and city council) relative to providing for payments in lieu of taxes by the South Essex sewerage district in the city of Salem. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]

By Representative Puppolo of Springfield, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., and Bud L. Williams relative to real estate tax abatements for certain blind persons. Revenue.

By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 921) of Joanne M. Comerford, Mindy Domb, Thomas M. Stanley, James B. Eldridge and others for legislation to protect equity for homeowners facing foreclosure. The Judiciary.

By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 788) of Jason M. Lewis, Hannah Kane, Eric P. Lesser and James B. Eldridge for legislation to establish the family caregiver tax credit. Health Care Financing.