Budget & Taxes

passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 2, 2026

H 3075: An Act relative to protecting youth by closing the synthetic nicotine loophole

By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3075) of Marjorie C. Decker and Bruce E. Tarr relative to the taxation of certain tobacco products. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCloses tobacco tax loophole to generate revenue, aligning with fiscal responsibility and tax loophole closure indicators.90% confidence

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in committee · Massachusetts · House Sep 22, 2025

HD 5153: An Act relative to excise upon the transfer of parking spaces in the city of Salem

By Representative Cruz of Salem, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4547) of Manny Cruz (with the approval of the mayor and city council) relative to excise upon the transfer of parking spaces in the city of Salem. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesImposes excise tax on parking transfers, generating municipal revenue directly supporting budget/tax framework.95% confidence

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signed · Massachusetts · House Sep 26, 2025

H 3979: An Act authorizing the City of Melrose to establish a means tested senior citizen property tax exemption

By Representative Lipper-Garabedian of Melrose, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3979) of Kate Lipper-Garabedian (with the approval of the mayor and city council) that the city of Melrose be authorized to establish a means tested senior citizen property tax exemption in said city. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes means-tested property tax exemption for seniors, providing targeted tax relief for low-income residents.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingProvides tax relief for senior homeowners, reducing housing costs and increasing affordability for a vulnerable group within housing policy.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Incentives Property Taxes

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 23, 2026

S 2080: An Act relative to the creation of a super research and development tax credit

By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2080) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to create a super research and development tax credit. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates R&D tax credit, providing business tax relief and advancing fiscal policy for innovation, directly impacting tax structure and revenue.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jul 13, 2026

H 3261: An Act establishing a tax on excessive executive compensation

By Representative Uyterhoeven of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3261) of Erika Uyterhoeven relative to establishing a tax on excessive executive compensation. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes a new tax on excessive executive compensation to generate revenue, directly impacting state taxation and budget management as specified in the title and summary.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 26, 2026

H 1011: An Act relative to critical wildlife habitat management

By Representative Muradian of Grafton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1011) of David K. Muradian, Jr., for legislation to establish a wildland acquisition account from monies received from the sale of wildland conservation stamps. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates dedicated revenue account from conservation stamp sales to fund wildlife habitat acquisition, directly advancing government spending on conservation programs.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentEstablishes wildland acquisition account funded by conservation stamps to protect critical wildlife habitats, directly advancing environmental conservation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Wildlife

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 21, 2026

H 3142: An Act relative to exempting small businesses from the telecommunications tax

By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3142) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to exempting small businesses from the telecommunications tax. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill exempts small businesses from telecommunications tax, providing direct tax relief and reducing tax burden on small businesses.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

Sub-Topics Sales Tax

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 2, 2026

H 4080: An Act to adjust the airplane fuel taxes to support mode shift

By Representative Ciccolo of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4080) of Michelle L. Ciccolo for legislation to increase airplane fuel taxes. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly increases airplane fuel tax to generate revenue, directly impacting tax collection and budget funding for mode shift initiatives.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 18, 2025

S 1272: An Act relative to public safety, fiscal responsibility, and emergency assistance

By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1272) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to public safety, fiscal responsibility and the emergency housing assistance program. The Judiciary.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill title explicitly references 'fiscal responsibility,' a direct support indicator for budget management.85% confidence

Tags Public Safety

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