Budget & Taxes (Sales Tax)

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 536: An Act relative to the sales tax

By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2028) of Jason M. Lewis relative to the sales tax for certain purchases by rental companies. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly aims to generate revenue through sales tax changes for rental company purchases, directly supporting budget/tax policies.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 883: An Act relative to 100% disabled veteran excise tax exemptions

By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1985) of Ryan C. Fattman and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to 100% disabled veteran excise tax exemptions. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill grants excise tax exemption for 100% disabled veterans, providing targeted tax relief per Revenue subject.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill provides 100% disabled veteran excise tax exemptions, directly expanding financial benefits and reducing tax burden for eligible veterans.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 18, 2026

H 3225: An Act relative to sales tax exemption

By Representative Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3225) of David M. Rogers relative to sales tax exemptions for battery electric vehicles or fuel cell powered vehicles. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides sales tax exemption for EVs/fuel cell vehicles, a direct tax relief measure aligning with 'support' indicators for tax relief.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyExempts battery electric/fuel cell vehicles from sales tax, incentivizing adoption to reduce fossil fuel dependence and promote clean energy vehicles.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 12, 2026

H 3053: An Act providing for a local option transportation excise tax on large employers

By Representative Ciccolo of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3053) of Michelle L. Ciccolo relative to providing for a local option transportation excise tax on large employers. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates new excise tax on large employers to generate transportation revenue, directly funding public infrastructure through tax-based budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill creates a local transportation excise tax on large employers to generate revenue specifically for transportation infrastructure funding.95% confidence

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 2574: An Act relative to retail deliveries

This bill would impose a $0.35 excise tax on each retail delivery of tangible personal property within Massachusetts. It directly affects vendors (retailers) with annual sales exceeding $1 million, requiring them to pay this tax per delivery. The tax applies specifically to deliveries made by motor vehicle to a location in Massachusetts, excluding deliveries of items not subject to state sales tax. Vendors would pay the tax when filing their regular sales tax returns. The revenue generated would support state programs, as stated in the bill's purpose.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesImposes new $0.35 excise tax on retailers to generate state revenue, directly increasing tax collections under Budget & Taxes framework.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House May 11, 2026

H 144: An Act dedicating one-percent of the recreational marijuana excise tax to youth substance use prevention

By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 144) of Bruce J. Ayers relative to dedicating one-percent of the recreational marijuana excise to youth substance use prevention. Cannabis Policy.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesDedicates 1% of marijuana excise tax revenue to youth prevention program, directly allocating tax funds to a public service initiative.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 16, 2026

H 3101: An Act relative to vehicle registration fees and sales tax for disabled veterans

By Representative Galvin of Canton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3101) of William C. Galvin relative to vehicle registration fees and sales taxes for disabled veterans. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill waives vehicle registration fees and sales tax for disabled veterans, providing targeted tax relief per budget/tax indicators.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill reduces vehicle registration fees and sales tax for disabled veterans, directly providing financial relief and enhancing benefits for this group.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 9, 2026

H 3106: An Act to allow cities and towns to increase the local tax rate on meals

By Representative Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3106) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile and Patrick Joseph Kearney for legislation to allow cities and towns to increase the local tax rate on meals. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly authorizes local tax rate increases on meals, directly impacting taxation policy and revenue generation.95% confidence

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 1179: An Act relative to motor vehicle excise tax exemptions for a person with a disability

This bill (HD 1179) expands eligibility for Massachusetts motor vehicle excise tax exemptions to include more people with disabilities. It amends Chapter 60A of the General Laws by replacing the previous requirement of "permanent loss of use of both legs or both arms" with broader criteria: loss of use of one or both feet, one or both hands, or a determination of permanent disability by the medical advisory board under Chapter 90. This change directly affects Massachusetts residents with qualifying disabilities who currently pay vehicle excise taxes. The policy change clarifies and broadens the existing exemption pathway without altering tax rates or creating new administrative processes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands motor vehicle tax exemptions for disabled residents, providing direct tax relief to qualifying individuals under broader disability criteria.90% confidence

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 2502: An Act relative to disabled service-connected veterans and the motor vehicle excise tax

This bill exempts certain disabled veterans from Massachusetts' motor vehicle excise tax. It applies to veterans who are 100% service-connected disabled according to U.S. Veterans Administration records, as defined by federal law. The provision directly affects qualifying veterans by removing the tax obligation on vehicles they own and register in Massachusetts. The key mechanism is a specific exemption added to existing tax law, eliminating the excise tax requirement for these veterans' vehicles.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts qualifying disabled veterans from motor vehicle excise tax, providing targeted tax relief per bill's explicit purpose.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExempts 100% service-connected disabled veterans from motor vehicle tax, directly expanding benefits and removing financial burden per federal VA definitions.95% confidence

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