Budget & Taxes

passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 12, 2026

H 1116: An Act relative to sales tax reimbursement

By Representative Consalvo of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1116) of Rob Consalvo relative to the sales tax for replacement of certain stolen vehicles. Financial Services.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesReimburses sales tax for stolen vehicle replacements, providing direct tax relief to affected individuals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 5, 2026

H 3031: An Act to promote jobs and economic growth in tourism, visitation and hospitality

By Representative Blais of Deerfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3031) of Natalie M. Blais for legislation to provide additional funding for the Massachusetts Tourism Trust Fund. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly seeks 'additional funding' for the Massachusetts Tourism Trust Fund, increasing state budget allocation for tourism sector without tax changes.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 26, 2026

H 1014: An Act establishing a climate change superfund

By Representatives Owens of Watertown and Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1014) of Steven Owens, Danillo A. Sena and others for legislation to finance climate adaptation projects. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishes a superfund to finance climate adaptation projects, directly allocating state budget resources to fund essential environmental programs.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyFunds climate adaptation projects under Environment committee, directly advancing renewable energy infrastructure and climate resilience goals.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentEstablishes climate change superfund to finance adaptation projects under Environment and Natural Resources, directly advancing environmental protection funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Climate Change Hazardous Materials

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in committee · Massachusetts · House Jul 27, 2026

H 4730: An Act establishing a Naloxone Purchase Trust fund

This bill creates a dedicated "Naloxone Purchase Trust Fund" to cover the costs of buying, storing, and distributing naloxone (a medication that reverses opioid overdoses) across Massachusetts. The fund will pay for naloxone distribution to specific healthcare facilities - like hospitals, emergency departments, substance use disorder treatment centers, and community health clinics - that provide it to patients with a history of opioid use, opioid use disorder, or opioid overdose. Funding comes from transfers of state health funds, voluntary contributions (e.g., from insurers), and interest, with non-federal costs limited to 10% of the fund’s total. The bill amends related laws to include this fund in Medicaid assessment calculations and requires annual reporting to state committees.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates dedicated trust fund for naloxone distribution, advancing public health funding under state budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates dedicated fund for naloxone distribution to prevent opioid overdoses, directly advancing public health access and emergency care services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 21, 2026

H 4325: An Act to grant state income tax exemption for school fees and charges

By Representative Garry of Dracut, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Colleen M. Garry relative to income tax deductions for certain school expenses. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesGrants income tax exemption for school fees, providing tax relief to families - directly reduces taxable income aligning with support indicators90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationTax exemption for school fees reduces family costs, increasing access to education. Directly supports affordability and access as per indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Incentives

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jan 15, 2026

H 679: An Act relative to student teacher pay

H 679 proposes setting minimum pay rates for student teachers during their supervised training placements in Massachusetts schools. It directly affects student teachers (those completing teaching certification programs) and requires school districts to implement these standardized compensation levels. The bill establishes concrete pay requirements rather than leaving compensation decisions to individual districts. This policy change aims to create uniform pay standards for student teachers statewide.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMandates school districts to allocate funds for standardized student teacher pay, increasing public sector spending on education.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationSets minimum pay for student teachers, standardizing compensation to support educator training and fair pay during placements in K-12 schools.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Teachers

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 409: An Act establishing a building permit fee surcharge for affordable housing in the town of Concord

HD 409 allows the Town of Concord to impose a surcharge on building permits for construction projects exceeding a value set by the Select Board. The funds collected must be deposited into Concord's Municipal Affordable Housing Trust Fund, which supports affordable housing initiatives. This surcharge applies only to projects qualifying as "affordable housing," defined as units rented or sold to households earning no more than 150% of the area median income, with long-term affordability restrictions. The town must approve the surcharge via a Town Meeting vote before implementation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates a targeted surcharge on building permits to fund affordable housing initiatives via a dedicated trust fund, directly advancing fiscal support for housing programs.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill mandates permit surcharge funds for affordable housing trust, directly funding initiatives targeting low-income housing (≤150% AMI) with affordability restrictions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Fees & Licensing Affordable Housing Building Codes Housing Finance

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 597: An Act relative to youth and athletics

HD 597 creates the PLAY Trust Fund to cover sports fees for K-8 public school students in Massachusetts who cannot afford them. The fund is primarily financed by 1% of revenue from the state's sports wagering tax, plus donations and designated appropriations. It also aims to promote youth sports participation as part of efforts to combat childhood obesity. The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education will manage the fund and submit annual reports to the legislature detailing its use and impact.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates 1% of sports wagering tax revenue to fund youth sports fees, directly using tax revenue to support public education services and combat childhood obesity.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationCovers sports fees for K-8 public school students, removing financial barriers to school sports participation and expanding educational access.95% confidence

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 918: An Act relative to educational freedom

This bill creates state-funded "promise scholarship accounts" for Massachusetts students attending private schools or using approved educational services. It allows parents to use state funds for tuition at participating private schools, community college, tutoring, therapy services, approved technology, and transportation (capped at $500 annually). To qualify, students must reside in Massachusetts, have attended a public school for at least 6 weeks, and parents must sign an agreement committing to provide specific education subjects and not enroll the student in public or charter schools while using the account. The program excludes students receiving special education services paid for by public schools and requires private schools to meet financial, safety, and teacher qualification standards. Funds are directed solely based on parental choice, with no implication that public schools failed to provide appropriate education.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates state funds for private education scholarships, creating new government spending through appropriations (capped at $500/year)95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill creates state-funded scholarship accounts for private school, community college, and educational services, expanding access and funding for educational options.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Choice Special Education Student Financial Aid

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 987: An Act relative to updating and modernizing Chapter 40R.

HD 987 updates Massachusetts' Chapter 40R zoning incentives to encourage new housing development. It establishes tiered payments for cities/towns with approved "smart growth zoning districts" (based on percentage increase in new housing units, from $20,000 for up to 20% growth to $1.2 million for 501%+ growth) and separate $6,000 per-unit bonuses for new housing in both smart growth and "starter home zoning districts." The bill also requires the department to analyze these payments against housing cost trends using the Consumer Price Index. These enhanced incentives are temporary, reverting to original levels after 10 years from enactment.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates state funds via tiered payments ($20k-$1.2M) and $6k/unit bonuses to incentivize housing development, directly increasing government spending on housing programs.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingIncentivizes housing development via tiered payments and $6,000/unit bonuses for new housing in designated zones, directly advancing housing supply growth.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Development Zoning

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