Budget & Taxes (Sales Tax)

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 688: 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 & TaxesBill explicitly exempts residential security systems from sales tax, providing direct tax relief as a clear support indicator for tax policy.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 2486: An Act relative to excise tax collections of electric motor vehicles

By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2092) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to apply rebates to reduce the MSRP of an electric vehicle in the calculation of motor vehicle excise tax. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesApplies rebates to reduce excise tax on EVs, providing tax relief and promoting electric vehicle adoption.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill applies rebates to reduce EV MSRP for excise tax calculation, directly promoting electric vehicle adoption and reducing fossil fuel dependence per energy policy indicators.92% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationReduces excise tax burden on electric vehicles via rebates, promoting sustainable transportation adoption per bill's intent.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House May 11, 2026

H 178: An Act establishing a local value added tax on cannabis cultivation sales

By Representative Soter of Bellingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 178) of Michael J. Soter for legislation to establish a local value added tax on cannabis cultivation sales. Cannabis Policy.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishes new local value added tax on cannabis cultivation, directly advancing tax policy under Budget & Taxes.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 16, 2026

H 3077: An Act to further the protection of agricultural land

By Representative DeCoste of Norwell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3077) of David F. DeCoste relative to the imposition of the sales tax for the keeping of horses as a commercial enterprise. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill imposes sales tax on commercial horse keeping to generate revenue, directly supporting fiscal management for agricultural land protection.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 2, 2026

H 3208: An Act establishing a sales tax on digital advertising services

By Representative Paulino of Methuen, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3208) of Francisco E. Paulino and Margaret R. Scarsdale for legislation to establish a sales tax on digital advertising services. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishes new sales tax on digital advertising to generate state revenue, directly advancing budget funding through taxation.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 21, 2026

H 3170: An Act relative to lowering the sales tax to 5%

By Representative Lombardo of Billerica, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3170) of Marc T. Lombardo for legislation to lower the sales tax to five percent. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly lowers sales tax rate (5%), providing tax relief aligning with fiscal responsibility and tax relief indicators for Budget & Taxes.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 2, 2026

H 3123: An Act relative to the repeal of the sales tax exemption for aircraft

By Representatives Higgins of Leominster and Uyterhoeven of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3123) of Natalie M. Higgins, Erika Uyterhoeven and James B. Eldridge relative to the repeal of the sales tax exemption for aircraft. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRepealing sales tax exemption for aircraft directly increases state revenue by closing a tax loophole, aligning with fiscal responsibility and revenue generation indicators.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 2, 2026

H 3281: An Act relative to the taxation of inventory in manufacturing

By Representative Zlotnik of Gardner, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3281) of Jonathan D. Zlotnik, Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr., and Susannah M. Whipps relative to the taxation of inventory in manufacturing. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill directly addresses tax policy for manufacturing inventory, advancing taxation framework under Budget & Taxes topic.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 2, 2026

H 3199: An Act to establish a sales tax exemption for earth day

By Representative Michael J. Moran of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3199) of Michael J. Moran relative to establishing a sales tax exemption on Earth Day for purchases of “Energy Star” products, so-called, and hybrid motor vehicles. Revenue.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill creates sales tax exemption, reducing state revenue, aligning with tax break indicator for oppose.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill creates tax exemption for Energy Star products and hybrid vehicles, directly incentivizing energy-efficient purchases and aligning with energy efficiency promotion.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill incentivizes purchasing Energy Star products and hybrid vehicles via sales tax exemption, directly promoting energy efficiency and reduced emissions per bill summary.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 2, 2026

H 3082: An Act establishing an excise tax on guns and ammunition

By Representative Domb of Amherst, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3082) of Mindy Domb for legislation to establish an excise tax on guns and ammunition. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes new excise tax on guns/ammo to generate state revenue, directly increasing tax income for budget purposes.95% confidence

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