Budget & Taxes

passed both · Massachusetts · House Jun 11, 2026

H 4547: An Act relative to excise upon the transfer of parking spaces in the city of Salem

By Representative Cruz of Salem, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4547) of Manny Cruz (with the approval of the mayor and city council) relative to excise upon the transfer of parking spaces in the city of Salem. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesImposes new excise tax on parking space transfers to generate revenue, directly addressing taxation policy within budget framework.90% confidence

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introduced · Massachusetts · Senate Jun 30, 2025

SD 3017: Community Behavioral Health Promotion and Prevention Trust Fund FY25 Transfer Schedule

Report of the Office of the Comptroller (pursuant to line item 1595-1071 of Section 2E of Chapter 140 of the Acts of 2024) submitting its Fiscal Year 2025 transfer schedule for the Community Behavioral Health Promotion and Prevention Trust Fund.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill details FY25 transfer schedule for behavioral health trust fund, allocating state funds to support essential public health services within budget process.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Audits & Accountability

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 23, 2026

S 2059: An Act establishing a tax credit for families caring for relatives with aphasia

By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2059) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to establish a tax credit for families caring for relatives with aphasia. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes a tax credit (tax relief) for families caring for relatives with aphasia, directly advancing tax policy within Budget & Taxes framework.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jul 6, 2026

H 3903: An Act authorizing the town of Nantucket to impose a real estate transfer fee for affordable and workforce housing and related capital improvements

This bill authorizes the Town of Nantucket to impose a 0.5% fee on the sale of real estate within Nantucket County. The fee is paid by the seller (not the buyer) and funds must be deposited into a dedicated Affordable Housing Trust Fund. The money will directly support affordable and workforce housing projects and related capital improvements. Exemptions include transfers to government entities, but the seller must prove exemption claims to avoid the fee.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes real estate transfer fee revenue for affordable housing capital projects, directly funding essential housing programs under budget/taxes framework.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill authorizes a real estate transfer fee specifically to fund affordable/workforce housing and related capital improvements, directly advancing housing goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing

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introduced · Massachusetts · Senate Sep 4, 2025

SD 3170: Committee for Public Counsel Services Staffing Expansion Plan for FY26–FY27

Report of the Committee for Public Counsel Services (pursuant to line Item 0321-1599 of Chapter 14 of the Acts of 2025) submitting its Staffing Expansion Plan for Fiscal Year 2026–Fiscal Year 2027

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill submits staffing expansion plan for public counsel services, requiring increased state funding for essential legal aid, aligning with supporting public service funding.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations

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signed · Massachusetts · Senate May 29, 2025

S 2521: An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2025 to provide for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for certain other activities and projects

This bill (S 2521) allocates specific funding for child care programs under the Executive Office of Education for fiscal year 2025. It provides $95,554,342 for DCF and DTA-related child care and $94,015,214 for income-eligible child care, supplementing existing appropriations. The funds are intended to support low-income families and early education services through established state agencies. The bill was enacted as an emergency measure on May 29, 2025, with no new policy requirements beyond the specified funding amounts.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $189M for child care programs supporting low-income families, supplementing existing appropriations to fund essential public services.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $189M for income-eligible child care under Education Office, directly supporting early education access for low-income families.95% confidence

passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 18, 2026

H 3265: An Act to establish an employer-provided childcare tax credit pilot program

This bill establishes a pilot program offering Massachusetts-based employers a tax credit equal to 25% of their annual spending on licensed childcare services for employees, capped at $750,000 per employer per year. It applies to corporate entities with their principal business in Massachusetts, creating two parallel credit structures under Chapters 62 and 63 of the General Laws. The program requires the Executive Office of Economic Development to develop technical assistance for smaller businesses by November 2025 and conduct annual studies on participation, impact, and cost projections. Funded up to $10 million, the pilot expires on June 30, 2027, with findings reported to relevant legislative committees.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishes employer childcare tax credit, providing tax relief under revenue policy, aligning with support indicators for tax relief and fiscal management.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentEstablishes tax credit for employer childcare, aiding working parents' employment stability and reducing childcare costs, aligning with worker benefit support.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jul 10, 2025

H 4248: An Act relative to retirement savings

Sections 20, 23 and 110 contained in the engrossed Bill making appropriations for the fiscal year 2026 (see House, No. 4240), which had been returned by Her Excellency the Governor with recommendation of amendment (for message, see Attachment B of House, No. 4250). July 4, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill references appropriations sections for FY2026, directly allocating state funds for retirement savings program. Supports budget management through funding allocation.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jun 29, 2026

H 3930: An Act authorizing the city of Somerville to impose a real estate transfer fee

Somerville would impose a 2% fee on most real estate transfers (1% paid by the seller, 1% by the buyer), with exemptions for transfers between family members, government entities, and certain vulnerable seniors or qualifying residential property owners. The fee funds the Somerville Affordable Housing Trust Fund, which must support programs like community land trusts and purpose-built housing for current or recent residents. The city must track who pays the fee and report annually on how funds are used to support housing stability and affordability. This applies to residential properties (excluding those with four+ units) and requires documentation with property deeds before recording.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes Somerville to impose a real estate transfer fee, generating city revenue through taxation, directly advancing local fiscal management and tax policy.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingReal estate transfer fees generate revenue that can fund housing programs, aligning with 'funds housing programs' indicator. No explicit use specified but common purpose of such fees.85% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jun 18, 2026

S 1925: An Act imposing an in-state mileage-based road usage charge on the use of clean energy vehicles

By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1925) of Michael J. Barrett foe legislation to impose an in-state mileage-based road usage charge on the use of clean energy vehicles. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesImposes mileage-based charge on clean energy vehicles to generate state revenue, directly creating a new fiscal mechanism under Budget & Taxes.95% confidence ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyImposing a mileage charge on clean energy vehicles could deter adoption, restricting renewable energy use per 'oppose' indicators.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill imposes mileage-based road usage charge on clean energy vehicles to generate revenue for transportation infrastructure, directly funding road maintenance through a usage-based fee.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy Electric Vehicles

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