Budget & Taxes

in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Jun 2, 2025

SD 2614: An Act establishing offices of legislative research and fiscal analysis

By Ms. Lovely (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Elizabeth Bradt, Julie Breskin, Jeff Gross, Ian McLeod and others for legislation to establish offices of legislative research and fiscal analysis. Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates offices for fiscal analysis, promoting informed budget decisions and fiscal responsibility per topic description.85% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 2, 2026

H 3198: An Act relative to senior tax credits

By Representative John Francis Moran of Boston and Senator Collins, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3198) of John Francis Moran and Nick Collins relative to senior tax credits. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax credits for seniors, reducing their tax burden - clear tax relief support per indicators.95% confidence

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 5132: An Act authorizing the Town of North Attleborough to establish a means-tested senior citizen property tax exemption

HD 5132 allows North Attleborough seniors meeting specific income and residency requirements to reduce their property tax bills. To qualify, residents must be 67+ (62 for joint applicants), own and occupy their home as their primary residence for at least 10 years, have household income below $90,000 (joint), and pass asset tests set by the town. Applications must be submitted annually by September 1, with a yearly cap of 500 exemptions. The program expires after 3 years but can be renewed by the town council.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides targeted property tax relief for seniors meeting income thresholds ($90k joint), aligning with tax relief indicators for lower/middle income groups.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Incentives

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in committee · Massachusetts · House Sep 17, 2025

H 4003: An Act making appropriations for fiscal year 2025 to provide for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for certain other activities and projects

Message from Her Excellency the Governor submitting requests for making appropriations for fiscal year 2025 to provide for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for certain other activities and projects.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill makes appropriations for FY2025, directly funding government operations and projects per budget category. No tax changes or defunding mentioned.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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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

Sub-Topics Sales Tax

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 23, 2026

S 2082: An Act relative to the taxation of rolling stock for trucking and railcars

By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2082) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to the taxation of rolling stock for trucking and railcars. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly establishes taxation on rolling stock for revenue, directly addressing tax policy under Budget & Taxes topic.90% 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

Sub-Topics Sales Tax

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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

Sub-Topics Sales Tax Tax Incentives

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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

Sub-Topics Sales Tax

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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

Sub-Topics Sales Tax

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