Budget & Taxes

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

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 16, 2026

H 3145: An Act relative to the gradual elimination of the inventory tax

By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3145) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the gradual elimination of the inventory tax. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill eliminates inventory tax, providing tax relief for businesses, directly advancing tax policy reform under Budget & Taxes.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Sep 22, 2025

S 337: An Act relative to school district funding

By Mr. Cyr (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 337) of John Lamb, for legislation relative to school district funding is allocated evenly, relative to the number of attending students, among the towns in such a district.. Education.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill mandates even school district funding allocation based on student count, directly supporting public education funding through state budget management.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates equitable school funding allocation based on student enrollment, directly advancing educational resource distribution.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Funding

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Sep 22, 2025

S 440: An Act relative to Chapter 70 inflation relief

By Mr. Payano, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 440) of Pavel M. Payano for legislation to adjust the state funding allocated to public schools in Massachusetts (through the "Chapter 70" program) to account for rising inflation costs. Education.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAdjusts Chapter 70 school funding to offset inflation, increasing state budget allocation for public education95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill adjusts Chapter 70 school funding for inflation, directly increasing state support for public school budgets to maintain educational resources amid rising costs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Funding

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Sep 22, 2025

S 345: An Act eliminating education funding inflation cap

By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 345) of Sal N. DiDomenico and Colleen M. Garry for legislation to eliminate the education funding inflation cap. Education.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEliminates inflation cap on education funding, increasing state spending to keep pace with inflation, directly supporting public education budget management.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationEliminates funding inflation cap, enabling increased education budget flexibility and potential for higher allocations to schools.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 22, 2025

S 2037: An Act to require public disclosures by publicly-traded corporate taxpayers

By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2037) of Liz Miranda for legislation to require public disclosures by publicly-traded corporate taxpayers. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRequires corporate tax disclosures to increase transparency and revenue, closing loopholes and supporting fiscal management under Revenue subject.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 16, 2026

H 3276: An Act relative to payments of property taxes and payments made in lieu of property taxes for certain gaming licensees

By Representative Williams of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3276) of Bud L. Williams relative to payments of property taxes and payments made in lieu of property taxes for certain gaming licensees. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes tax payment structure for gaming licensees via payments in lieu of property taxes, ensuring revenue collection and fiscal management compliance.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 9, 2026

S 2130: An Act establishing a legislative fiscal office

By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2130) of James B. Eldridge for legislation to establish a legislative fiscal office. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishes legislative fiscal office for oversight, promoting fiscal responsibility and budget management under State Administration.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Oct 14, 2025

H 3154: An Act encouraging the donation of food to persons in need

By Representative Kane of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3154) of Hannah Kane and others for legislation to establish a tax credit for and to regulate the donation of food to persons in need. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates tax credit for food donations, providing tax relief to encourage charitable giving, directly aligning with fiscal policy to support public welfare through tax incentives.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 16, 2026

S 2079: An Act establishing a commuter tax credit

S 2079, introduced by Senator Bruce Tarr, would establish a commuter tax credit to reduce state income tax for eligible residents. The credit would directly lower the tax amount owed for qualifying commuting expenses, such as public transportation fares or vehicle-related costs for work commutes. This revenue-related bill aims to provide tax relief to commuters who meet specific eligibility criteria. The bill does not specify the credit amount or detailed eligibility rules in its abstract.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax credit reducing state income tax for commuters, aligning with tax relief for middle-income residents and fiscal responsibility.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill provides tax credit for public transit fares, directly incentivizing sustainable commuting and aligning with transportation infrastructure goals.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Tax Credits

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