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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 9, 2026

H 3023: An Act relative to exemptions for small charities for tax upon raffle proceeds

By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3023) of Bruce J. Ayers for legislation to exempt small charities from the tax on raffle proceeds. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill exempts small charities from raffle tax, providing tax relief per support indicators for tax relief.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 5, 2026

H 3111: An Act establishing the micro business fund

By Representative González of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3111) of Carlos González relative to establishing the micro business fund. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishes micro business fund using state revenue, allocating budget resources to support small businesses as an essential program.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 5, 2026

H 3079: An Act to promote employee ownership

By Representative Diggs of Barnstable, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3079) of Kip A. Diggs relative to the taxation of certain business corporations sponsoring employee stock ownership plans. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides tax incentives for ESOPs, promoting employee ownership through fiscal policy, aligning with tax relief for businesses.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill provides tax incentives for ESOPs, promoting employee ownership and financial stake in companies, aligning with labor support policies.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 18, 2026

H 3108: An Act to establish the micro business employee training and workforce development program

By Representative González of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3108) of Carlos González for legislation to establish a tax incentive program for micro businesses to hire formerly incarcerated individuals and individuals receiving transitional benefits. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates tax incentives for micro businesses hiring formerly incarcerated individuals, directly providing tax relief to advance workforce development funding through fiscal policy.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill creates tax incentives for micro businesses to hire formerly incarcerated and transitional benefits recipients, advancing employment opportunities for underserved workers.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Incentives Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 9, 2026

H 3162: An Act extending a property tax exemption to the surviving spouse of blind persons

By Representative Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3162) of David Paul Linsky for legislation to extend the property tax exemption to surviving spouses of blind persons. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends property tax exemption to surviving spouses of blind persons, providing targeted tax relief for vulnerable groups under tax policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Incentives

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 18, 2025

S 1940: An Act relative to a local option excise on the sale of alcoholic beverages for municipal substance abuse prevention and public health programs

By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1940) of Cynthia Stone Creem for legislation relative to a local option excise on the sale of alcoholic beverages for municipal substance abuse prevention and public health programs. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates excise tax on alcohol sales to fund public health programs, directly allocating tax revenue to essential services.95% confidence

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signed · Massachusetts · House Mar 20, 2026

H 4143: An Act relative to real property tax deferrals in the town of Wellesley

By Representative Peisch of Wellesley and Senator Creem, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4143) of Alice Hanlon Peisch (by vote of the town) relative to real property tax deferrals in the town of Wellesley. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides real property tax deferrals in Wellesley, offering temporary tax relief to property owners by delaying payments.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Oct 30, 2025

S 559: An Act relative to funding water infrastructure and addressing economic target areas

By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 559) of Brendan P. Crighton for legislation to fund water infrastructure and addressing economic target areas. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly allocates funds for water infrastructure, a public service, directly advancing budget appropriations under fiscal management.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill funds water infrastructure (environmental protection) with explicit 'Environment and Natural Resources' subject classification, directly advancing conservation and pollution control measures.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Drinking Water

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 23, 2026

H 488: An Act relative to the Community Preservation Trust Fund

By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 488) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the Community Preservation Trust Fund. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes Community Preservation Trust Fund to allocate dedicated budget resources for community projects, aligning with funding essential programs under fiscal management.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Nov 19, 2025

H 3041: An Act encouraging home ownership by establishing a first time home buyers savings account

By Representative Cahill of Lynn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3041) of Daniel Cahill relative to the establishment of first-time homebuyer savings accounts and providing for an income tax deduction for certain amounts contributed to such accounts. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides income tax deduction for first-time homebuyers, offering tax relief to lower/middle-income individuals, aligning with fiscal support measures.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingCreates tax-deductible savings accounts for first-time homebuyers, directly advancing home ownership accessibility and affordability.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Homeownership

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