Budget & Taxes

passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 2, 2026

H 4050: An Act to amend the General Laws, in relation to promoting the health and well-being of the residents of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts by establishing a comprehensive framework supporting public health and safety through regulated adult use, support services, and cultivation of psilocybin-containing fungi; and providing for taxation and appropriation thereof

By Representative Kearney of Scituate, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4050) of Patrick Joseph Kearney relative to adult use, support services, cultivation and taxation of psilocybin-containing fungi. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishes taxation on psilocybin products to fund public health programs, directly aligning with funding essential services through new revenue streams.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 6, 2026

H 4435: An Act authorizing the town of Charlemont to establish a tax on commercial recreation services

By Representative Blais of Deerfield and Senator Mark, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4435) of Natalie M. Blais and Paul W. Mark (by vote of the town) for legislation to authorize the town of Charlemont to establish a tax on commercial recreation services. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes new local tax on commercial recreation services, directly establishing a tax revenue source under fiscal management and budget policy.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 18, 2026

H 3246: An Act to promote adoption

By Representative Soter of Bellingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3246) of Michael J. Soter and others relative to a taxpayer exemption for adopted children. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax exemption for adopted children, offering tax relief to families, aligning with fiscal support for lower-income households.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 12, 2026

H 3223: An Act relative to Natural Heritage and Endangered Species administrative fees

By Representative Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3223) of David M. Rogers relative to Natural Heritage and Endangered Species administrative fees. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes administrative fees as revenue source, directly contributing to state budget funding under 'Revenue' designation.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill creates administrative fees for natural heritage and endangered species programs, implying funding for conservation efforts per title and summary.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Wildlife

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 2, 2026

H 3103: An Act to further lead remediation in rental housing by increasing the deleading credit

By Representative Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3103) of Sean Garballey relative to rental housing deleading income tax credit. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill increases income tax credit for rental housing deleading, providing tax relief through expanded fiscal support for housing remediation.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingIncreases deleading tax credit for rental housing, advancing housing safety and quality through financial incentives for landlords.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 16, 2026

H 3069: An Act relative to municipal senior property tax relief for 100% disabled veterans

By Representative Cusack of Braintree, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3069) of Mark J. Cusack relative to municipal senior property tax relief for 100% disabled veterans. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides property tax relief for 100% disabled veterans, reducing their tax burden and aligning with tax relief indicators for vulnerable groups.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransProvides property tax relief for 100% disabled veterans, expanding financial benefits for this veteran group.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax

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introduced · Massachusetts · House Jul 14, 2025

H 4265: Amendment H.4265

Text of an amendment, recommended by the committee on Ways and Means, to the Senate Bill making appropriations for the fiscal year 2025 to provide for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for certain other activities and projects (Senate, No. 2540). July 14, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAmendment supplements existing appropriations for fiscal year 2025, directly advancing budget allocation without restrictions. Committee on Ways and Means recommends it, indicating fiscal support.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 16, 2026

H 3136: An Act relative to private school land use

By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3136) of Steven S. Howitt relative to payments in lieu of tax settlements for certain out of state educational entities. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes revenue payments from out-of-state educational entities instead of taxes, directly contributing to state budget through mandatory settlements.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 16, 2026

H 3209: An Act modernizing workforce opportunities for older workers

By Representative Peisch of Wellesley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3209) of Alice Hanlon Peisch relative to workforce opportunities for older workers and the establishment of a tax credit for certain age-friendly employers. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes tax credit for age-friendly employers, providing tax relief to incentivize hiring older workers, directly impacting tax policy.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentTax credit for age-friendly employers directly advances workforce opportunities for older workers, strengthening employment standards per bill's purpose.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 4988: An Act authorizing the town of Charlemont to establish a tax on commercial recreation services

HD 4988 authorizes the town of Charlemont to impose a 3% tax on fees for commercial recreation services, such as skiing, ziplining, rafting, and mountain biking, provided by businesses operating within the town. Vendors must charge this tax separately from the service price and submit monthly reports to the town collector detailing total sales and tax collected. The town can enforce payment through penalties for late filings or payments, interest on overdue amounts, and liens on vendors' property for unpaid taxes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes new 3% tax on commercial recreation, generating local revenue for town budget through mandatory vendor reporting and enforcement.95% confidence

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